Though it may be one of the newest annual Caribbean fetes on the block, Jamaica Carnival has certainly made a name for itself. Heart-pumping parties that combine the best of soca and dancehall, including the well known Soca Brainwash and Caesar’s Army’s AMBush fetes, go literally from sunup to sundown.
Revelers at Jamaica Carnival spend days indulging in pure bacchanal, leading up to the main event where they rock elaborate, colorful costumes that show off the style, beauty, and pride of the island and its people.
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If you’ve been looking for a reason to add Jamaica Carnival to your international fete list, then check out these photos that are sure to have you ready to book a flight to Kingston for next year’s celebration, tonight!
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Welcome to Jamaica Carnival!
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Soca king Machel Montano and Dancehall queen Spice have a dance off. Who took home the crown?
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EveryBODY is welcome!
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Soca forever!
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Can you survive the Ceasar’s Army AMBush?
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We’re not afraid to get down and dirty!
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A couple that fetes together, stays together.
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Showered with love at AMBush.
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Jouver’t is calling!
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Are you ready fi di road?
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Machel Montano keeps the crowd going on the road.
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Say cheese!
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Golden lady.
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Taking in the moment – carnival is in the air.
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Fetes will make her smile!
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Melanin and feathers.
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If you’ve got it…flaunt it!
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Jamaica to di world!
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Every woman needs a few good men.
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Blinded by the colors.
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Spread your wings!
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Bad gyal.
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Pose off.
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Red, gold and green.
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Nothing like playing mas with your friends.
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Xaymaca crew.
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Wave your flags high and represent!
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Gotta love the creativity of these costumes.
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Jamaica blues.
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Carnival tings.
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Candid moments.
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The look you give when you know you’re the baddest on the road.
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Double trouble.
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Shining bright.
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Pure bacchanal!
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See you next year!
