You Going Miami Carnival??? Guide | Everything You Need To Know About Miami Carnival 2022 | FAQS

[@khm9879]

This was such a great background and interesting info about the logistics of participating! I never knew but it looks like such a fun! 😄

[@Bahamianista]

Glad it was helpful! yes its definitely an experience!

[@Bahamianista]

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[@HereIsFabe]

Excited to do Miami Carnival again (will be my third time playing Mas). See y’all on the road ❤️

[@Bahamianista]

Love it!

[@Mrs.ParkerMrs.Parker]

This will be my friends and I first time! We’re excited and nervous at the same time.

[@kimberlybernard35]

Is it too late to play mas?

[@Bahamianista]

@@kimberlybernard35 no it’s not too late. Check out Revel Nation Carnival they have a waitlist for costumes. Their Instagram: instagram.com/revelnationcarnival?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@marszz333]

Omggg I was just searching for videos! I think this is a sign for me to go!

[@Bahamianista]

30 days til Parade Day!

[@lordluvsme9378]

Awesome information indeed! Yes I'm going to carnival Miami 2023! As an FBA , I'll bring, peace, respect positive vibes and most of all love 💚. One question ❓ do we need permission to take pictures also? 😢

[@karajohnson2184]

I watch u and a few other women these videos keep me hype. I like your videos a lot.

[@Bahamianista]

Yay! Thank you!

[@stormyjackson9465]

Big up Dj Jel ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bahamianista]

all day!

[@aloemua9181]

Registered with OneIsland and it’s my first year an I’m so excited!!!

[@Bahamianista]

excited for you!

[@IslandBoyDM]

Very good informative video with an exceptional thorough write up. Thank you!

[@Bahamianista]

No problem glad you found it helpful!

[@lyhiggins1]

Hello how are you! We are going this year and I wanted to know what ticket should I buy inorder to wear my custom. Without completing or disrespecting the ones in competition

[@Bahamianista]

The spectator tickets are for persons who aren't registered in a carnival band

[@BeautifulBond]

Booked and ready! Just struggling on if I need to buy goggles for Jouver’t😅 This will be my first time!

[@Bahamianista]

I've gotten pairs of goggles before in J'ouvert packages and to be honest I never really wore them lol they've literally just been decoration lol - but I've seen people wear goggles and sometimes face shields; I typically opt for some shades I got for 10 bucks a few years ago and I just make sure to cover my nose and mouth because of the powder/paint etc.

[@BeautifulBond]

@@Bahamianista Thank you for this!

[@karinejohn-lewis5938]

Hi, this will be my first time attending as a spectator and going to the concerts. Any suggestions on where to stay as far as hotels? Thank you

[@Bahamianista]

@@karinejohn-lewis5938 aloft hotel chain is pretty good, I’ve stayed at the East (can be a little pricey but it’s nice), sextant properties, also, Sonder has a few Miami hotels, Hilton, whyhotels. Just make sure to read the reviews. Try to stay Wynwood, Brickell, midtown miami areas - listed a few here: bahamianista.com/carnival/the-miami-carnival-2022-guide/

[@Bahamianista]

Bought the goggles lol

[@FireBlazeJ]

Will spectators and masquerades be able to be together at any point ? Jouvert and carnival?

[@Bahamianista]

Since Jouvert is at central Broward park typically spectators and masqueraders mix but for carnival - the masqueraders follow a closed off route until they're about to approach the stage and that's when spectators can see the bands. Spectators can join in once bands are done crossing the stage towards the end

[@keeksplease]

Weird question but how’s the restroom situation? Are they stationed through the parade route?

[@Bahamianista]

There are port a potties throughout the route - depending on your band they may have a mobile restroom.

[@joschkahurst]

This is an amazing video 6:39 My Goodness Ha ha ha haaaaa

[@bsimmons8295]

Hi, I'm looking for the customary All White party that takes place on the Thursday before Carnival weekend. May you help me please?

[@Bahamianista]

Do you know the name of the party? The ones I know that are all white are big phat fish and tipsy - both are on a Friday. Here’s a list of events: bahamianista.com/travel/miami-carnival-2022-tickets-events-things-to-do/

[@Excuseurose]

Heyyy thanks so much for this. So I’m playing in mas by myself this yr but my hubby isn’t. Can he cross the stage with me

[@Bahamianista]

Hey so unfortunately because he’s not a registered Masquerader he won’t be able to. If he is spectating there’s a stage area where ppl can watch the bands cross

[@ReanaAllen]

I know it passed already and I went it was amazing, I’m going next year what are good areas to stay in

[@Bahamianista]

Definitely midtown miami or Wynwood, doral, even Brickell, Edgewater

[@ReanaAllen]

@@Bahamianista thank you ☺️

[@rich.auntie.coco95]

Im going this year for my birthday trip & im excited!!! I wanna do a boat party, do you have any links??? I’ll be there 10/6-10/10

[@Bahamianista]

I put all links for events in the pinned comment. There’s bright colors boatride, suits miami, booze n bacchanal, ssa boat ride and bend as well as an all white boat ride that happens every year. I’d recommend Suits but it’s early on the 10th

[@TheDroShow]

Love this! See you on the road! ❤️

[@Bahamianista]

Thanks! See you there!

[@AyaNichelle-gi9cd]

Have you heard of any social groups for Miami carnival? Social groups that a newbie and out of towner can join to meet & mingle?

[@Bahamianista]

Hi Aya, here’s a group on Facebook I’ve been in for a while. m.facebook.com/groups/miamibroward1carnival/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

[@ROEW3]

So if you get a general admission ticket to the concert and parade at carnival instead of with a mas band. Can you still jump up and enjoy the festivities and party with mas players or are you seated/fenced off?

[@Bahamianista]

For most of the parade it’s fenced off. There’s a short portion of the route right before the stage that spectators can see the mas bands, you can also see the mas players cross the stage and then after the stage is when the bands park the trucks and anyone can jump in. Included in the gA ticket is the concert and I believe (not completely certain) that Miami Carnival Org has certain zones where DJs play music etc.

[@kevinwilson3337]

@@Bahamianista i thought the jouvert was gonna be in ftLauderdale ???

[@Bahamianista]

@@kevinwilson3337 no they changed the venue from Fort Lauderdale to the Miami Dade Fairgrounds because of the amount of people from last year. They (miami Org and south florida band leaders association) said in a live stream that they outgrew the Fort Lauderdale location. You can verify on their Instagram here: instagram.com/reel/Ci6BeNwp30S/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@kevinwilson3337]

@@Bahamianista ok but the fair grounds is so far lol

[@Bahamianista]

@@kevinwilson3337 lol yes I agree. It definitely is a drive for the ppl who don’t live in Miami Dade

[@CrysMSwim]

So sad I’m missing it but turn up sisssss! 🎉😂❤

[@Bahamianista]

You will be missed!

[@cnbb.2219]

Bringing my 18 year old cousin ... Are there age restrictions for the foam parties, etc. Trying to determine if she can attend if we decide to do a side fete.

[@Bahamianista]

It depends on the promoter of the fete. You’d have to contact them directly to see if their are age limits.

[@Indigowaters]

Great video. I shared with some who will be going for the first time along with myself. I would say for my African American folks, we can wear a pan African flag (red, black and green). ❤️🖤💚

[@Bahamianista]

Great suggestion re: flag. And thanks for watching and sharing. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@rich.auntie.coco95]

I was wondering about the flag situation… thank you!!!

[@KultureK]

Do you know if their requiring the negative Covid test like last year?

[@Bahamianista]

They haven’t said anything about it or marketed covid testing on their channels so I’m leaning towards no

[@darkskinzeetv]

I’m registered with SavageMas 💕 I hope to see you 🥳 thanks for the informative video!

[@Bahamianista]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@marszz333]

I’m not part of a band for Miami and I’m a newbie to carnival. If I’m not playing mas, what do I wear…? Do I just put together my own costume? I know won’t be with a band but are people allowed to wear a costume? I’m definitely planning to play mas for Trinidad or Toronto next year. Thought I would ask because I see people selling customs carnival costumes. Would that only be for Bachanal? Thank your for the video! Perfect timing and very informative!

[@Bahamianista]

Hi! So if you're getting a spectator ticket you can pretty much dress like how you would if you were going to a party that you would be doing a lot of dancing at. Comfortable shoes, top and shorts. A hat, shades because the parade goes from 11am to 11pm. Just keep in mind the Miami Carnival route (well most of it) proceeds through a closed off route in the fairgrounds and spectators typically only see the end of the parade when the carnival bands make their way towards the stage. Because Miami Carnival is a competition, the organization prefers if spectators don't dress in costume but persons usually come with their flag repping where they're from. For Bacchanal Monday (the day/event after Miami Carnival Parade); you can definitely do carnival wear or monday wear from a previous carnival or if you want to get something custom made - should be fine. Thanks for watching and glad you found it informative. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@marszz333]

@@Bahamianista thank you so much for taking the time to respond !! It helped tremendously 🙏🏾appreciate it!

[@TheRachel343]

I would say it’s okay to be a spectator and have your own costume. Many people do it year after year. You’ll just be separated from people actually playing mas apart of the bands.

[@Bahamianista]

@@TheRachel343 I think ppl should be allowed to do what they want but a lot of ppl who spectate in costume plan on “storming the route” and it often affects the experience for paid masqueraders. As long as it’s done respectfully I don’t see an issue with it but miami carnival organizers have definitely expressed that they discourage it

[@WorldwideScents]

Find me on the Road yall ❗‼️🇭🇹🤣

[@Bahamianista]

💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@AyaNichelle-gi9cd]

8:28 SSS blue Big fat fish Soca brain wash Baccahanal Monday

[@Bahamianista]

thanks for checking out the video

[@Lizzloth]

Carribean carnival did NOT begin in Trinidad. Each Carribean island had their own version of carnival BEFORE Trinidad carnival became the most famous, and they were just called different names. When Trinidads Festival became the most recognized globally, then all the different islands dropped their names and just called it "carnival". Since Carribean countries history is similar, we all had a version of carnival before.

[@Bahamianista]

Thanks for sharing. I remember a hefty debate about when/where carnival officially started on Twitter but no one could provide research or articles or names of books. In my research I’ve found that a few countries have had their celebrations dating back to slavery but turned to the “commercialized carnival” as a means to diversify tourism or reawaken national festivals and culture - if you have any thing that points to the history in regards of literature please let me know so I can further Educate myself. Thanks for watching

[@joypyf2389]

Damn! Thanks for emphasizing the “not a free for all…” thing! Ugh!

[@Bahamianista]

Gotta let them know! Thanks for watching