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Nothing Sweeter Than That
By Stan Bishop

Nothing comes close to Saint Lucia Carnival. Care to come and take a peek? (Photo by Stan Bishop)

Carnival is here again. Not that it ever leaves Saint Lucia after the climactic two-day street parade of the Carnival bands in mid-July every year. It just comes back with an even BIGGER and better bang! And, as the official Carnival tagline proclaims, “Nothing Sweeter Than That”.

And that’s the reveling truth.

This year, revelers get to choose to jump and whine (and do whatever else is legal!) yet again in the Caribbean’s ultimate party. Whether you’re joining Red Unlimited Carnival Band or TOXIK Nation Carnival Band, there’s one simple guarantee – it’s money and time well spent. And the music, too, is out of this world. From the calypsos right down to the groovy and party soca tunes, this year’s Carnival soundtrack provides just the right melodies to put that rhythm back into your feet (thank God!).

The Carnival costumes this year are so jaw-droppingly gorgeous that they make you want to slap your Mama. (We advise that you don’t, by the way). Feathers, fabric, crepe paper, foil, sequins and other colourful ingredients of pageantry have gone all out this year to express themselves in a more dynamic way.

Come for the fun and leave with the memories. (Photo by Stan Bishop)

So if you’re thinking about jumping and waving and doing a bit of misbehaving this summer, book your place in a Carnival band for this year’s Saint Lucia Carnival season. The season began on May 20 but ends with the two-day street parade of the Carnival bands from July 15 to 16.
For more information on how Saint Lucia Carnival can change the way you experience summer, go to the official web site of Saint Lucia Carnival, www.luciancarnival.com.
Oh, by the way, be sure to bring your national flags, rags and whatever else to the party, as we intend to make this Carnival another melting pot of cultures.