Event: Antigua/ Barbuda - St John's

Antigua Carnival

When:	24 Jul - 5 Aug 2008 (annual)
Where:	Antigua Recreational Ground

The Caribbean is one place you'll find carnival celebrations happening all year round. Come July, it's Antigua's turn to stage this colourful and spectacular street party with exciting steel band and calypso competitions featuring the island's best musicians and performers.

Other highlights include the colourful Parade of Costumed Bands, the Miss Antigua Pageant and the Caribbean Queen Competition.

Antigua's carnival began over 50 years ago and has its roots in slavery. The festivities are a celebration of the emancipation of the slaves, commemorated in local concerts, food fairs, parades and cultural shows all over the island. Locals crack open the Cavalier and English Harbour rum and lose themselves in the spirit of fun patriotism.

Please visit the carnival wesbite for the full programme of events.