Jamaica. Carnival is celebrated during Easter in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The festival includes extravagantly costumed groups that parade and dance in the streets. Soca parties, reggae and calypso bands and a children’s parade are included, as well as other performers. Carnival was introduced to Jamaica for the first time in 1990 and quickly took root on this fun-loving island to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.
Cape Town, South Africa. The Cape Town Carnival brings South Africans together to celebrate culture and heritage; the people unite in the joy of movement, rhythm, color and creativity. During the celebration, South Africans showcase art, music and dance.
