The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) have launched a new Antigua Carnival Passport promotion in Trinidad and Tobago, ahead of Antigua Carnival’, The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival.

The initiative is geared at promoting the country’s “rich culture and provides carnival enthusiasts with the amazing opportunity to win an all-access pass to Antigua’s Carnival”.

It also provides an opportunity for 13 lucky winners to participate in Antigua and Barbuda’s carnival, from July 27 – August 8, 2023, with entry to official ‘Antigua Carnival events and destination attractions.  

The winners will also have access to over five street parties such as the Opening Parade, T-shirt Mas, Junior Carnival, J’ouvert, Carnival Monday, Carnival Tuesday, and Last Lap, as well as popular Carnival events such as Panorama, Calypso Monarch, Party Monarch, and Caribbean Melting Pot.  

Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America Charmaine Spencer said the new buzz around Antigua’s carnival regionally, “as more carnival-followers are drawn to our extensive carnival schedule, unique style of mas, invigorating music, colorful costumes, and for the real party-lovers the non-stop partying options available during the season”

“We are also speaking to those travellers who appreciate that Antigua and Barbuda is easily accessible and provides an intimate, relaxing, and fun getaway”, she said.