Jamaica To Blaze With Color & Excitement During Annual Carnival Season
Carnival celebrations to bring visitors a one-of-a-kind cultural experience in Jamaica
Feb 28, 2017
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – February 27, 2017 – Carnival season in Jamaica is one of the biggest cultural celebrations on the island, and this year it will bring a magnificent spectacle of color and revelry. After its official kick-off in January, the 2017 carnival season will offer an array of exciting events that will build anticipation to the final Road March on Carnival Sunday, April 23rd. This year sees the return of mas bands, which have previously participated in the festivities. Visitors and locals alike are welcome to join one of the four Carnival “Mas Bands” – Bacchanal Jamaica, Jamaica Carnival, Xaymaca International and Xodus.
Bacchanal Jamaica
Known for starting the carnival tradition, Bacchanal Jamaica will once again be back for this year’s season. The Bacchanal Jamaica band has partnered with Trinidadian band, The Frenchmen, this year to deliver a premium and exotic experience that will be full of transformation and change from start to finish. For details on Bacchanal Jamaica’s events including, Bacchanal Fridays, Socacise Nights and Beach J’ouvert, visit: www.bacchanaljamaica.com
Jamaica Carnival
Jamaica Carnival is the brainchild of the late Byron Lee. The band is known for offering a unique fusion of reggae, dancehall, calypso and soca. Jamaica Carnival will culminate the season with ‘Back pon de Road March’ on April 23. For more information, visit: www.jacarnival.com
Xaymaca International
One of the newest and trendiest carnival bands to join this year is Xaymaca, the Taino name for Jamaica, meaning wood and water. The band created a partnership with Trinidadian band, Tribe, for the Carnival this year and is dedicated to providing a fun and authentic masquerade experience. For details on Xaymaca events including, Fete Republic and I Love Soca, visit:www.xaymacainternational.com
Xodus
Xodus is another new band joining the carnival this year, courtesy of the Dream Entertainment team. The band partnered with Yuma, one of the biggest bands from Trinidad, with the hopes of creating something really special for Carnival Sunday. In an effort to further stand out, the Dream Team will be marching a new route that revelers will be sure to enjoy! For details on Xodus’ Carnival events, including their Tailgate Party and Road J’ouvert, visit: www.xoduscarnival.com
For more information about Jamaica Carnival 2017 and to plan your getaway, go to www.visitjamaica.com/carnival.
About Jamaica Tourist Board The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2016. Also in 2016, Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote for the Caribbean’s Leading Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination for the tenth consecutive year. Jamaica was named the top three island in the world by TripAdvisor® in 2016. Additionally, Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port; Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Airport; Club Mobaywas named the Caribbean’s Leading Airport Lounge; Dolphin Cove was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction; the Montego Bay Convention Center was named the Caribbean’s Leading Meeting & Conventions Center; and GO! Jamaica Travel was named the Caribbean’s Leading Tour Operator. JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Tokyo. For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site atwww.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.
