KINGSTON, JAMAICA – April 16, 2019 – The 2019 Carnival season in Jamaica officially kicked-off last month, but the party has only begun! With the Road March on Carnival Sunday, April 28 less than a month away, the excitement and anticipation are quickly building as this year’s participating bands prepare for the hottest events of the season. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Carnival in the capital city Kingston, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio. Join Bacchanal Jamaica, One World Rebellion, Xaymaca Internationaland Xodus Carnival as they light up the Island with a line-up of unforgettable events.
“Carnival season is one of the most exciting and culturally immersive times to visit Jamaica,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Travelers come to the Island for this one-of-a-kind experience and are immediately drawn to all that it has to offer. The activities for this season have increased and we are eager to host new revelers for all of the upcoming celebrations.”
While many Carnival events are taking place in Kingston, there are plenty of festivities happening across the island including the annual Ocho Rios Carnival on Easter Monday, April 22. The day starts as early as 10 AM with the carnival village at the Ocean Village Plaza on Main Street, where visitors can enjoy a food court, a mini kid’s village and booths with Carnival merchandise. The road march, ending at Turtle River Park, will see five bands: Maroons, Tainos, Arawaks, Soca Junkies and Red Ants.
Carnival Week 2019 Highlights include:
Saturday, April 20
Frenchmen Rise Up Breakfast Party – Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios
Bacchanal Jamaica Beach J’Ouvert – Grizzlys Plantation Cove, Ocho Rios
Sunday, April 21
Marbana – Frenchman’s Cove Resort, Port Antonio
Monday, April 22
Dusk – Kingston Waterfront, Downtown Kingston
Tuesday, April 23
Soca By Di Tree – 52 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston
Wednesday, April 24
Beach Wear Cooler Fete – D Shore Pagge Beach, St. Mary
I Love Soca Jamaica – Sabina Park, Kingston
Thursday, April 25
Xodus Tailget – National Stadium Car Park, Kingston
Friday, April 26
Bacchanal Jamaica – Bacchanal J’Ouvert, Mas Camp Village, Kingston
Saturday, April 27
Caesar’s Army A.M.BUSH JA, Kingston
Vybe Jamaica – Coolers & Cocktails, Hope Gardens, Kingston
Sunday, April 28
ROAD MARCH – Parade of the Bands, Kingston
Monday, April 29
Xaymaca Cool Down Lyme – Fort Clarence Beach, Kingston
Note: For more information and to plan the ultimate Carnival in Jamaica experience, please visit:http://carnivalinjamaica.com/.