Anticipation is building as we countdown to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2023. Things are moving forward at a feverish pace, as steps are being taken to ensure all the elements are in place for the return of Carnival.
The government has allocated TT$147 million for the 2023 staging of the national festival. While some citizens have questioned the wisdom of such a move, saying that money would be better spent fixing the nation’s roads or towards education, Chairman of the National Carnival Commission, Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters said he is happy about the amount, saying that money spent on Carnival is an investment, and the country stands to benefit from the promotion of the festival.
Representatives from the pan, mas and calypso fraternities were amongst those present at a breakfast meeting hosted by the National Carnival Commission on December 14, to finalise plans for the festival which has been dubbed ‘The Mother of all Carnivals’.
Peters, Pan Trinbago President Beverly Ramsey-Moore and President of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) all took turns outlining plans for their respective areas of focus.
Here’s some of what you can expect for Carnival 2023:
- Pan enthusiasts should be happy to note that the North Stand will make its return to the signature pan competition in 2023. It should also be noted that the Medium Band final will be held in Tobago while the large band final will be held in Trinidad. The 2023 large band category will feature 12 bands instead of 10.
- The calypso final will return to Dimanche Gras, whilst the semi-final will be staged in Skinner Park
- Tickets can be purchased online for all NCC events
- Visitors will be happy to know that free wifi will be made available at Carnival City
- There will be a Park and Ride collaboration with PTSC to shuttle folks from East, Central and South to Port of Spain, the main hub for Carnival celebrations
- A one-stop Carnival shop is to be opened at Carnival City from January 16.
- Masqueraders and those who plan to line the roadway to enjoy the pretty mas should take note that the route remains the same.
Trinidad Carnival is scheduled to take place on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February 2023. For our full Trinidad Carnival, 2023 coverage and updates visit socanews/trinidad.
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