New Lineup Announced for 70th Anniversary of Carnival

From an in-person J’ouvert to a newly added Carnival Parade, next week’s Carnival celebrations ring in the 70th anniversary of the event with a little something for everyone.

“‘A New Cultural Roogadoo for Carnival 2022” colloquially references the fun and excitement surrounding the event that will be held for the first time since the pandemic began in March 2020.

The fresh lineup is generating a lot of anticipation as locals and visitors gear up to attend the annual festival. With the challenges of the past two years, locals and visitors alike are ready to celebrate. “We are ready to facilitate that opportunity,” said Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull.

The lineup includes the traditional Food Fair and harbor boat show, along with nightly performances, the re-crowning of Carmen Sibilly – Carnival’s first Queen – and a newly added Carnival Parade. Four Village nights will pack 20 performances to include musical guests Spectrum Band, KES the Band, Mic Love, Patrice Roberts, Cool Session, and Beres Hammond, among others.

This year, the Village honoree is the late Ron De Lugo, who brought Carnival back to life in 1952, leveraging his on-air persona Mango Jones.

Event entry will be free with the Village enclosed to maintain health safety protocols.