Tobago releases list of events to be held in October carnival

A preliminary schedule for the carnival being held in Tobago on October 28-30 has been released officially.

The calendar was disclosed during a launch on Wednesday, August 17, at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex.

The logo and the website of the event were also launched, which has since gone live at www.welcometobago.com.

Tobago is all set to launch its own carnival. Citizens across both islands of Trinidad and Tobago have been starved of Carnival festivities since the pandemic's start in 2020.

The preliminary schedule includes five main events hosted by the Tobago House of Assembly, including Pan in the Gayelle (October 28), J'Ouvert, Night Mas, Emerge Carnival Masquerade Gala (October 29), culminating with Parade of the Bands (October 30).

The October Carnival is anticipated to become a permanent fixture on Tobago's calendar.

There are also several private events scheduled in Tobago. The event will be featuring the culture, cuisine and dance forms of Tobago.

The preliminary calendar of events to be held during the Tobago Carnival is as such:

September 25 – Soaked at Roxborough

October 1 – Dream at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex

October 22 – The Hideout at the Argyle Waterfall

October 23 – Revel on the Harbour Master

October 26 – Waddap Wednesday at Canoe Bay

October 27 – Pink Brunch (venue to be announced)

October 28 – Floats and Bikinis on the Harbour Master

October 28 – Pan in the Gayelle

October 28 – Finesse on board the Embassy