KINGSTON, JAMAICA – February 16, 2012 – In honor of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence, the destination’s Carnival season, which runs from February 18 through to April, will include an action-packed schedule of cultural festivities.
Jamaica’s capital city of Kingston will transform into a mecca of entertainment during Carnival, including costumed parades, colorful floats, and the pulsating sounds of soca, reggae, and calypso music.
“The Carnival season is a celebratory time when visitors and locals alike take part in Jamaican-style festivals,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “As we commemorate our 50th Anniversary of Independence this year, this Carnival season takes on special significance in also honoring our heritage.”
The following is a sampling of Jamaica’s Carnival season events:
All-Island Carnival
February 18, 2012 – April13, 2012
This series of high-energy events will take place across the island and feature live entertainment from popular soca and dancehall performers from the Caribbean. The event kicks off and culminates in Kingston at the UDC Car Park in New Kingston. For more information, visit www.allislandcarnivaljamaica.com
Date Event Location
Saturday, February 18 Soca Junkies UDC New Kingston
Saturday, March 3 Portland/Road March/Concert The Mariner
Saturday, March 24 Montego Bay Blowout Pier One, Montego Bay
Saturday, March 31 May Pen Blowout Quarry, May Pen
Sunday, April 8 Ocho Rios Blowout Turtle River Park
Friday, April 13 Kingston Jouvert UDC New Kingston
Bacchanal Jamaica
February 24, 2012 – April15, 2012
Bacchanal Jamaica, the leading Mas Band, will hold its signature events under the theme Future Shock. Most of its major events will be hosted at the MasCamp, Stadium North in Kingston. For details, please visit www.bacchanaljamaica.com
Date Event Location
Friday, February 24 Bacchanal Opening Night MasCamp, Stadium North
Monday, February 27 Socacise – Opening MasCamp, Stadium North
Wednesday, February 29 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Friday, March 2 Bacchanal Fridays MasCamp, Stadium North
Monday, March 5 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Wednesday, March 7 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Friday, March 9 Bacchanal Fridays MasCamp, Stadium North
Monday, March 12 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Wednesday, March 14 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Friday, March 16 Bacchanal Fridays MasCamp, Stadium North
Monday, March 19 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Wednesday, March 21 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Friday, March 23 Bacchanal Fridays MasCamp, Stadium North
Monday, March 26 Socacise MasCamp, Stadium North
Wednesday, March 28 Socacise-Fit Fete MasCamp, Stadium North
Friday, March 30 Bacchanal Fridays MasCamp, Stadium North
Saturday, April 7 Beach Jouvert James Bond Beach, Oracabessa, St Mary
Wednesday, April 11 Soca @ De Sandbar Lime Cay
Friday, April 13 Bacchanal Jouvert MasCamp, Stadium North
Sunday, April 15 Road March Streets of Kingston
