carnival
Capturing the Wild Rapture of J'ouvert in Brooklyn
Every year, Russell Frederick photographs the West Indian street masquerade that happens in the darkness of night and bursts with unfettered beauty.
Brooklyn's J'ouvert Is New York's Most Polarizing Street Festival
Brooklynites and city officials weigh in on the raucous West Indian street masquerade that some say celebrates Caribbean culture and others say is marred by violence.
Behind the Seams of Brooklyn's Elaborate Carnival Costumes
Talented people spend countless hours making the macabre masks of J'ouvert and the sexy spandex of the West Indian Parade.
Losing All Inhibition at the 'Dirty Masquerade'
Wilbert L. Cooper immerses himself in J'ouvert, the West Indian street masquerade that some see as a glorious cultural institution and others see as New York City's deadliest cultural event.
What Trump Could Learn from Carnival
Maybe the Carnival tradition of role reversal could positively impact Trump's worldview? At the very least, seeing him off his high horse for once would make us all feel a little better.
Jillionaire Celebrates Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival with a High-Octane Soca Mix
The dynamic session features tracks by Michael Montano, Voice, and Lavaman.
What the Police Want to Do to Notting Hill Carnival
A new report on last year's Carnival sheds light on the four people who nearly died from stabbings, and the 450 arrests made.
Machel Montano HD: How the Soca Star Is Creating a Clearer Picture for Global Pop
"[Soca] is the fuel we need. It's like solar power. Humans need joy power."
Getting Ready for Carnival, a Celebration of Flesh, Life, and Culture
We spent Labor Day weekend with dancers and costume makers prepping for the West Indian Carnival, an annual celebration that draws more than a million people in Brooklyn, NY. Amid the feathers and the sequins, we talked with participants about the...
Things I Learned as a Naked Carny
When you make your living stripping as part of a traveling freak show, you quickly acquire a set of questionable life skills.
Photos of Men Punching Bags and Shooting Things at a Romanian Carnival
Photographer Gabriel Botezatu visited Vacation Village and took photos of the men getting henna tattoos and punching bags.
The Beautiful People of London's Rowdiest Street Fair
Photographer Charlie Kwai captured some of the estimated 1 million people who attended London's 50th anniversary edition of Carnival.