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Lots of heat building up during the dog days of summer, and you're about to see a Wave of FlagFans coming to a Carnival near you!  At the end of July we have Jersey City (Happy 20th!), Rotterdam, and Antigua celebrating their carnivals.  The beginning of August starts out with a bang with Toronto Caribana (still can't get used to the ScotiaBank Toronto Carnival name!) and Barbados Crop Over and closes with Boston Carnival and finally Notting Hill Carnival ... just across the pond!  Wishing our Bajan Brethren calm & safe conditions for the Crop Over Celebration.

In the middle of August we will be attending & celebrating Norfolk Virginia's 10th Annual CaribFest!  FlagFans will be available for sale on site.  Stop by and visit our tent!  CaribFest's premiere masquerade band Odyssey VA Band will also have a limited number of fans for distribution among its band members. Catch the wave and show your national colors!  In all the heat and excitement, our FlagFan is a Cool Necessity Indeed!

Spring is sprung , the grass is ris . I wonder where the Carnival is!  Yes indeed, a time of new beginnings!  The weather is finally turning around and warming up after a brutal winter.  Atlanta, Phoenix, Houston, Orlando & San Francisco are some of the first North American cities coming out of the starting gates on Memorial Weekend (May 23rd - May 25th) with their Caribbean Carnival presentations!

Flag Fantasy has also decided to renew itself with a new Spring lineup of FlagFans featuring countries like Haiti, Antigua, Grenada, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Colombia, Brazil & USA!  Cast your votes and let us know which flags appeal to you most so we can do our best to satisfy YOU!

Stay Calm and Stay Cool during the launch of the Spring North American Carnival Season! 

Your Fans @ FlagFantasy

Article posted on Trinidad Carnival Diary on February 24th, 2015:

http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/?p=10407

Top 5 reasons Jamaica Carnival is the BEST kept secret in the Caribbean

1)  It is the perfect cure for Post Carnival Depression. Are you having dreams of putting on a costume and meeting the band, do you have Private Ryan’s mix on repeat and does the temperature outside make you feel to cry every time you think of the hot sunny days in Trinidad? Have no fear with Jamaica Carnival less than two months away you can relive the Carnival experience all over again VERY soon.

2)  It is affordable. The most expensive thing you would have to purchase is your airline ticket. Accommodation fetes and even playing mas are all relatively less expensive than other Carnivals. As for value for money, where else will you find an all inclusive event on par with any of the upscale ones in Trinidad for $75.00US?

3)  There is only ONE Carnival band, Bacchanal Jamaica, so you do not have to worry or stress about which band is the “IT” band to get into. Having one band does not mean a skimp on service, amenities or the experience. If drink and food service on the road is not enough, you have all amenities like the large bands in Trinidad including fully stocked drinks trucks, lunch rest stop and all of the hottest DJs . There are also private sections including a T Shirt section for those who do not want to jump in costume.

4)  The fetes. You can start the party from Easter Weekend in Ochos Rios with Beach J’ouvert, then to Portland for Marabana. The next week continues with Block O, J’ouvert, Sunrise Breakfast Fetes and Frenchmen Bazodee among others. There was not one fete where we didn’t have a great time as it was vibes from beginning to end. Last Carnival there were over 30 fetes to choose from and Carnival 2015 you can expect some more added to the roster.

5)  You are in Jamaica! The island is absolutely gorgeous, the food is divine (curry goat and white rice, escovitch fish, jerk chicken yum) , the beaches are sublime and the people are extremely hospitable. Add on a day or two to your vacation and explore the island, you will be hooked on the Jamaican charm.

Ok, so the return flights from T&T have been boarded in grim silence with costume headpiece safely in hand.  You arrive at your home airport and more likely than not, you exclaim “What the … “ as you land amidst mounds of snow and cold wind chill factors.  Yes, honey, you’re not in T&T any more!  Welcome back to reality!  Added to which you are possibly depriving yourself of bread and chocolate for the next 40 days for Lent.  Is life really worth living at this point?  Of course it is!  We’ve got Jamaica Bacchanal right around the corner to pick up where T&T Carnival left off.  Stay Calm and Stay Tuned!

Upcoming Events: 

Feb. 23 – Apr. 12:  Jamaica Bacchanal http://bacchanaljamaica.com/

Ok, so you’ve finally selected the costume you’re going to wear for Trinidad & Tobago Carnival on Tuesday, February 17^th.  You’ve put down your deposit and next month’s rent money to reserve it, but you know you’ll be looking cute, so it’s all well worth it.  Now besides getting into shape at the gym, you just have one more thing to worry about … accessories!  With the right accessories, you can take your costume and carnival look to a whole new level.  Here are 5 head to toe accessories you should consider to compliment your costume:

1. Feather Earcuffs – Forget earrings … Peenie Wallie Mas has an amazing assortment of customized ear cuffs that can be ordered at http://peenywalliemas.com/ @peenywalliemas

2. Professional Makeup – Pump up the drama with someone who can accentuate your natural beauty! Check out Gianna Barcant’s makeup artistry.  facebook.com/giannabarcantmakeup @giannabarcantmua

3. Customized Handbags – Keys, gloss, tissues … where to put them? Let Titivate TT customize the cute bag to match your costume! https://www.facebook.com/TitivateTT @Titivate_TT

4. Glamorous Nails – When you jump and wave, be proud to display your hands and nail art. Bri’s Nails and Beyond will give your nails the edge they deserve!  @brisnailsandbeyond

5. Carnival Shoes & Boots – Comfortable footwear is key for carnival, but who wants to wear sensible shoes jumping up on de road? Find something outrageous at Vv Glitz N Glam https://www.facebook.com/Vv.Glitznglam @vvglitznglam

And of course, with all of the above remember to carry along your hand fan customized with flags of the Caribbean to show your national pride … #FlagFans ... a Cool Accessory Indeed!

Have a Safe & Happy Carnival!

Your Fans at

www.FlagFantasy.com

And after Labor Day on the Parkway comes ... Miami Carnival!  As one of the biggest and best Caribbean Carnivals on the North American circuit, Miami offers its revelers an opportunity for one las' lap in the sun and warmth before going back into hibernation for winter.  What with New York, Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and many other cities converging on Miami during the Columbus Day Weekend, it's bound to get hot up in here!

Of course, the SocaVivor Crew is once again offering a slew of color-coordinated fetes and events, including their "world-famous" International Flag Party, where our Flag Fans will get you in for $20 before 10:30 pm.  Make sure to get yours to cool and caress you in time for this fun event.  When You're Hot and Want to be Cool About It ...

Your Fans,

@ FlagFantasy.com

http://www.miamibrowardcarnival.com/

Happy Independence Day to Trinidad & Tobago, the twin island republic off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. From all the revelers getting ready to parade in an explosion of color and culture on Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway!

Stay cool with your Fans from FlagFantasy.com.

Cheers!

Well here we are at the beginning of August, and some of the "heavy-weights" on the North American Caribbean Carnival Circuit have already strutted their stuff!  Toronto Caribana and Barbados Cropover took place this past weekend, and from all accounts 'De Colour & 'Mas were on full display!  Nevis, Antigua, Virginia, Edmonton, Detroit, and Grenada are all cued up as the next carnival hot-spots for the summer, and we look forward to seeing all of you staying cool with your Fans from FlagFantasy!   Of course Brooklyn Labor Day, and Miami Broward One Carnival loom in the distance as major "heavy-weights" pulling up the rear in early fall, but more on that later.

Enjoy the warmth of the Carnival Spirit, but remember to let our Fans cool and caress you during your Carnival Experience!

Your Fans @

www.FlagFantasy.com