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Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade #47199
03/23/2015 10:11 AM 03/23/2015 10:11 AM
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Will be in SXM for Carnival for the first time. We are staying on Orient Beach. Where is the best place for us to watch the Grand carnival parade. I suspect that the parking and traffic will be an issue. Any suggestions?
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Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: SKJay] #47200
03/23/2015 11:22 AM 03/23/2015 11:22 AM
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If it is the traditional Tuesday celebration (used to be called Harmony Nights) I believe it is over for the year.
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: Mantas] #47201
03/23/2015 11:25 AM 03/23/2015 11:25 AM
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I think they are talking about Dutch Carnival, not Harmony Nights.

Carol Hill
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: Mantas] #47202
03/23/2015 11:27 AM 03/23/2015 11:27 AM
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Carnival and Harmony Nights are two different things.

The one year I was on the island for Carnival, we went into town early, got a place to park and found a bar across the street from L'esgargot. It had an upstairs balcony and that provided for a nice viewing area, drinks and food.

J.D.
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: ruralcarrier] #47203
03/23/2015 12:03 PM 03/23/2015 12:03 PM
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Yes, it is the Dutch Carnival and it's April 30th.
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: SKJay] #47204
03/23/2015 02:42 PM 03/23/2015 02:42 PM
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i saw what i think are mini parades while we are going to be there, march 10 to the 24th. Am i wrong on that? was hoping to show my son a bit since the last time we were there for carnival he was only a bit over one and didnt care for it.
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: Dansc] #47205
03/23/2015 02:59 PM 03/23/2015 02:59 PM
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Dansc,

I'm thinking you meant to say you'll be on the island in April, or else you're coming home tomorrow.

There are a couple of other parades besides the Grand Parade which is the culmination of the Carnival events. We used to enjoy the children's parade which is earlier in the month I believe, and very nice, particularly for your son, I would think. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Respectfully,

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Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: pat] #47206
03/23/2015 03:08 PM 03/23/2015 03:08 PM
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yep pat, maybe it was wishful thinking that i was already there but then i would be bummed that i was coming home tomorrow. Is it bad that during mass yesterday my wife and i started talking about how maybe we could go a week early and skip easter at home? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: Carol_Hill] #47207
03/23/2015 10:15 PM 03/23/2015 10:15 PM
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Carol_Hill said:
I think they are talking about Dutch Carnival, not Harmony Nights.
Shows how my morning reading comprehension is....I saw Grand and filled in the blank.
Re: Best place to watch the Grand Carnival Parade [Re: Mantas] #47208
03/24/2015 10:46 AM 03/24/2015 10:46 AM
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What about the Lighted Parade on April 11th? Does anyone know where that is held?

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