Launch Dates to date

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Drunk or Sober Mind yuh Bizness 0 Comments

So it is that time for bands to start launching for this year's presentation. We have a few bands that already have their launch dates and flyers. So here we go:

Euphoria Mas:

Euphoria Ma Band Launch

Bajan Fuh Eva:

Bajan Fuh Evah

Generation X and REd Antz J'ouvert Band:

Gen X and Red Antz J'ouvert Band

Miami Carnival Update

Friday, May 23, 2014 Drunk or Sober Mind yuh Bizness 0 Comments

So far it has been quite an interesting start of Carnival period in Miami with the initial announcement of a change of date that caused an uproar that eventually became a "new venue" situation. Though we still await the announcement of a new venue from the organizers bands are still moving forward with their preparations.

There has been major moves and adjustments for 2014 already and I am excited to see how things continue to develop.

RedAntz J'ouvert and Euphoria Mas have broken up with Red Antz now joining forces with Generation X. who are launching their J'ouvert band on June 28th. And Euphoria Mas is now bringing their own J'ouvert Band "Dutty Pleasures".

We have seen the announcement of the last farewell of China Mas. The band that has been around and was basically known as Miami Carnival has opted out of this year's carnival and moving forward. They shared this via their Facebook profile:


But in light of their exit new band Carnival Republic is here and is already creating a buzz as word of well renowned Trinidadian designer Sandra Hordatt is on their team.

Things are going to heat up more soon as we already see launch dates for June by a couple of bands but there are still a lot of questions in the air.

Will Carnival Nationz Miami be returning this year?

When will MBOC announce this "new" venue?

Would this new venue come at a cost to masqueraders and the parade route?

Would it be a park, parking lot, road, backyard?

Is that Bunji and Fay I see on that Rave flyer?

Are we going to see amazing costumes from camps that "brought it" last year? 

I am ready for some launches!!


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Caribbean Airlines Launches Spring Into Vacation 10% Discount Sales.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 clivia 0 Comments

For those of us being "tempted" by the costumes that are being displayed for the other carnivals [like Krave...OMG ] on the calendar for 2014, remember to check out Caribbean Airlines current promotion with 10% discount which runs May 9th to June 15!! You still have a few days to book!


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And we're back...

Friday, May 16, 2014 clivia 0 Comments

Welcome to the new layout for BGITR.com. Thank you so much for your patience while we did this revamp of our blog for 2014. Let us know what you think!

While we were down...so much DRAMA occurred when it comes to Miami Broward One Carnival.

For those of you who missed out [hardly any one I'm sure]...we found out that MBOC announced that they would be changing the date of Carnival to the weekend AFTER Columbus day weekend.

O_o.

At issue of course was why this was not discussed with the band leaders and promoters BEFORE this was announced.

Not to mention many masqueraders and out of towners who had obviously made plans and bookings in advance so they would be here in Miami for the event.

Then, on top of that the BCCI announced that based on the uproar from the community that they would be hosting a "Carnival" on the original Columbus day date. Once again ...two carnivals.

Smh.

However its since been decided that they have will have One Vision - and ONE carnival on Columbus day weekend - at a venue to be announced later.

One can only imagine where this venue will be?

Hmm one can only reminisce about the days at Bicentennial Park. A true stage for the pageantry that is Carnival. A venue loved by many. We hope that this new venue where ever it is will promote  the display of the human spectacle that Carnival should be. Where masquerader is performer...and the patrons are the adoring audience.

We will update as soon as we know what this venue is..and hope that we can stick to the ONE CARNIVAL vision.

As of the date of the date of this post there has been no announcement of the  venue.

Again, thanks for your patience while we cleaned up.

Remember to follow us on instagram and use the tag #BGITR for your pictures so that we can post them on reader submissions and on twitter. There will be rewards!

It's time for the new season people. Cant wait to have you around for the ride.

Where do you think this new venue will be? Post your suggestions in the comments below.


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