Trinidad and Tobago practically shuts down two days for its famed annual carnival, dubbed “the greatest show on Earth." ...
As most of the southwestern hemisphere celebrates Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago prepare for their own parties. Not as lavish ...
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — Soca titan Machel Montano has officially rewritten Trinidad and Tobago Carnival history, clinching his 12th National Road March title—the most by any artiste—after his ...
Carnival is on,” said president of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association (TTCBA), Mark Ayen.In a brief response to the Express via WhatsApp when asked about today and tomorrow’s ...
French settlers introduced Carnival to Trinidad in 1785, staging annual pre-Lenten masquerade balls. Their African slaves quickly adopted it, staging their own pre-Lenten celebrations but mainly ...
For every Carnival season we accept—nay, we look forward to—the bacchanal. This Carnival in particular gave us more than we could have hoped for. Apart from what many considered to ...
Trinidad's carnival community is implementing creative solutions to ensure the event remains accessible amid rising costs, highlighting cultural significance and community support.