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About The Language of Carnival Carnival at a Glance 3 Steps to Trinidad Carnival

What's included in your packageStep 1: Choose your base packageStep 2: Secure your spotStep 3: Personalize your experience

The History of CarnivalMore than MasJouvert + Mas BandsExplore Our Islands

What You Need to Know

Contents

In this brochure, find everything you need to know before you bookyour Trinidad Carnival 2021 experience with us. Inside you will find:

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AboutWe Plan You Jam is a boutique Trinidad Carnival planningservices provider. We help you curate an unforgettable Carnivalexperience and serve as your local connection to everything you needfor a stress-free, no hassle Carnival.

Meet your planners

James is “Your Guy in Trinidad”. He has been involved inthe Trinidad Carnival scene and organized stress-freeCarnival experiences for family and friends for over 20years. James first caught the bug when our grandmothersigned him up for Kiddies Carnival at the ripe old age of 5and he hasn't stopped jammin' since!

JAMES PHILLIPS

James’ Sister (known as Nicole outside of Trinidad) lives inToronto and returns to Trinidad every year to ‘play ahmas’. She brings her power planning skills to We Plan YouJam and helps to take care of all the details. And thedetails' details. You can be certain if she's not plannin',you'll find her jammin'!

NICOLE PHILLIPS

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Band or Mas BandA band is a group of masqueraders that parade on the roadduring Carnival. There are many mas bands at Carnival, varyingfrom a few hundred masqueraders to many thousands. Eachmas band has an overarching theme and is comprised ofmultiple sections. Each section has a different costume designthat links to the overall band theme. Frontline or Backline CostumeFor the ladies, there are typically two costume options to choosefrom: frontline or backline. The frontline costume is the moreelaborate and larger costume. The backline costume is a bitsimpler but may offer more elaborate options. FeteA fete is a soca party. The term is an artifact from our Frenchcolonial days. There are many types of fetes based on what'sincluded and the venue/entertainment.

All-Inclusive fetes include food and alcoholic drinksDrinks Inclusive fetes include drinks only (and maybe a snack) Cooler fetes are BYOB (bring your own booze) fetes.

Las Lap Las Lap is your last chance to party for Carnival. Generally, bands will convene in a location after theparade is done to party until 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. on Carnival Tuesday. MasMas is the parade of costumes. It is often used in the phrase “play mas” or “play ah mas”. Road"On de road" or the road experience refers to parading on the road during Carnival. Soca or Soca Music Soca is the predominant type of music played at Carnival during fetes and on the road.

The Language of Carnival

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It's important to understand some of the lingo we use in Trinidad, asthis is how we talk about and reference different aspects of Carnival.

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Band

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FRONTLINE BACKLINE

Trinidad at Carnival time is booming with activity and it can beoverwhelming to keep track of all the Carnival related events.

Below we highlight the key events for Carnival Week aka Bacchanal Week,from February 10 to 17, 2021. Due to the large number of fetes, we've includeda link to view the fete list for each day. For those arriving before Carnival Friday,we recommend trying a tour. Click here to view recommended tours.

Carnival at a Glance

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CARNIVAL MONDAYCARNIVAL SUNDAY

CARNIVAL SATURDAY

CARNIVAL TUESDAY ASH WEDNESDAY

CARNIVAL FRIDAY

CARNIVAL THURSDAYCARNIVAL WEDNESDAYBacchanal Week Begins!

Click here to view Wednesday fetesWe recommend: Punchy Wednesday Click here to view Thursday fetes

We recommend: TRIBE IGNITE

Click here to view Friday fetes

We recommend: DuckWork Pool Party

Click here to view Saturday fetes

We recommend: Soca Brainwash7pm Panorama Finals4am Reenactment of the Canboublay Riots

7pm Soca Monarch Finals

Click here to view Sunday fetes7pm Dimanche Gras FinalsJoin us for our Jammers' fete, We Cruisin' 3am to 8am Jouvert

10am to 6pm Carnival Monday Parade6pm to 2am Monday Night Mas

7am to 6pm Carnival Tuesday Parade6pm to 10pm Las Lap Maracas Beach Lime

Head to Tobago for a few daysHead home! (Not recommended)

Options include:

= Traditional Carnival Events

3 Steps to Trinidad Carnival

Secure your spotReady to become a Jammer and join our Jammer Family(aka Jam Fam) for Trinidad Carnival 2021? Simply emailus at hello@weplanyoujam.com with your base packageselection and we'll take it from there.

1Choose your base packageYour base package is the starting point to creating yourCarnival experience with us. Package pricing varies based onthe hotel selected, number of nights, and the number ofpeople in the room.

2Personalize your experienceNo two Jammers are the same. Package add-onsallow us to customize your package to ensure youhave the best experience for your Carnival. 3

Whether you want to participate or spectate, our goal is to ensureyou have the experience of a lifetime. We have a simple sign-upprocess to secure your spot with us, and from there we work with youto create your ultimate experience for Trinidad Carnival.

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What's included in your package

All base packages include:Hotel stay including breakfast and WIFI for selected package dates

Dates below are check-in and check-out dates:5-nights (Fri to Wed): Feb 12-17, 20216-nights (Thu to Wed): Feb 11-17, 20217-nights (Wed to Wed): Feb 10-17, 20218-nights (Wed to Thu): Feb 10-18, 2021Additional options available on request (e.g. Thu to Thu etc.)

Round trip airport transferCostume concierge* (includes registration + delivery; does NOT includecostume cost)Exclusive Jammers’ fete, We Cruisin’ -- a Down De Islands ExperienceTwo (2) events or activities; choose from:

Drinks inclusive feteTraditional jouvert Traditional Carnival event (Soca Monarch, Pan Finals etc.)Local tour

Carnival experience concierge + supportPre-departure preparationOn the ground supportExclusive Jammers Forum

*We work exclusively with:

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Step 2: Secure your spot

To secure your spot, send us an email at hello@weplanyoujam.com with yourpackage selection. If you don't know which package yet that's ok too! We canhelp you decide. We will confirm room availability and schedule a 15-minute call to gatheradditional information before you make your deposit. Note: Add-ons will be added to your package over the coming months asthey are released and confirmed. All add-ons are based on availability. Shortly after the call, we will send you an invoice to make your 20% depositpayment to secure your spot. Once your deposit is made, we give thanks to the Carnival Gods as anotherJammer is born and welcomed into our Jam Fam!

Ready to get official Jammer status and join our Jam Fam?

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Step 3: Personalize your experience

ITEMCOSTUMES HEALTH + BEAUTY Monday & Tuesday Make-up Tuesday Only Make-up Post-fete/Post-road massage FETES All Inclusive fete Drinks inclusive fete Cooler fete JOUVERT TOURS + EXCURSIONS City Tour Steel Pan Yard Tour Island Tour Mud Volcano Adventure Rum Distillery Tour LOCAL CARNIVAL EVENTS Soca Monarch Finals Panorama Finals Dimanche Gras Calypso Tent ADDITIONAL TRANSPORT TOBAGO EXTENSION

PRICE (USD)From $650+ From $225+From $150+Please inquire From $175+ per ticketFrom $125+ per ticketFrom $75+ per ticket From $125 From $60From $100From $105Please inquirePlease inquire From $100From $100From $100From $100 Please inquire Please inquire

Once you've booked your package it's time to select your add-ons. Thisprocess happens over the course of many months as fetes and other add-onsare released. Below is a sample of some of our most requested add-ons fromour Jammers. Note: all items include transportation where applicable.

Interested in an item or service not listed below? Just ask!

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The History of CarnivalWhile Trinidad Carnival has become known internationally for theelaborate costume parade and epic fetes, the history of Carnivalhas deep cultural and socially significant roots.

Carnival was brought to Trinidad by the French settlers in the 1700sand encompassed a series of events and festivities from Christmas leadingup to Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten period of fasting forChristians. These festivities included masquerade balls, house parties, and streetparades and were generally reserved for the White elite, with other classesand races only being allowed to participate if they were performing. The African slaves began their own parallel celebration calledCanboulay which, after the emancipation of slaves in the 1830s, evolved tobecome what we know as Carnival today and culminates in a two-dayparade on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Traditional Carnival music is Calypso (or Kaiso), originallydeveloped by the African slaves as a means to communicate witheach other on the plantations. Legendary Calypsonians includeRoaring Lion, Lord Kitchener, and the Mighty Sparrow. Soca music, which originated in the 1970s as a fusion of calypso,chutney and other influences like Latin, funk, and soul, has takenover as the most popular music during Carnival. Popular Socaartistes include Machel Montano, Destra, Kes, and Patrice Roberts.

Often touted as the greatest show on earth, Trinidad Carnival has inspired othercarnivals across the Caribbean and around the world like Toronto's Caribana, MiamiCarnival, Notting Hill Carnival, and the New York Labour Day Parade.

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More than MasBeyond the parties and the parade, there are many significant eventsassociated with Trinidad Carnival. Here are just a few:

Soca Monarch is an annual soca music competition with the finals held on Carnival Friday (akaFantastic Friday). There are two crowns or titles that contestants vie for: Power Soca Monarchand Groovy Soca Monarch.

Soca Monarch

Panorama is an annual steel band (aka steelpan) music competition held at Carnival time.Each steel pan orchestra selects and plays a popular calypso or soca song. The finals are heldon Carnival Saturday.

Panorama

Dimanche Gras (French for "Fat Sunday") is an annual costume competitionduring Carnival, where the mas bands who choose to participate showcasetheir elaborate King and Queen costumes and performances. Each band'sKing and Queen lead their masqueraders during the parade on CarnivalMonday and Tuesday. Dimanche Gras is held on Carnival Sunday.

Dimanche Gras

The Reenactment of the Canboulay Riots is a dramatic street performance in tribute to thelives lost in 1881, when the British police tried unsuccessfully to ban certain aspects of theCarnival celebration. It is held at 4 a.m. on Carnival Friday.

Reenactment of the Canboulay Riots

Jouvert (French for "daybreak"), also known as dirty mas, is the official startof Carnival. It begins in the early hours of Carnival Monday morning andinvolves revelers smearing paint, mud, or oil on each other while dancingdown the street in a jouvert band.

Jouvert

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Road experience for Monday and TuesdayMusic trucks with live DJsPremium bars with unlimited drinksLunch on both daysBreakfast and snack on TuesdayPrivate security teamOn-site paramedicsMobile restroomsRoaming photographersGoody bags with souvenirs and Carnival essentialsLas Lap party on Carnival Tuesday

Jouvert + Mas BandsWhen you choose to participate in a jouvert or mas band, the priceincludes the complete road experience. Below outlines what'sgenerally included with your costume and jouvert purchase.

Music trucks with live DJsThemed wearPremium bars with unlimited drinksBreakfast snackSecurityOn-site paramedicsMobile restrooms (ladies only)

Jouvert

Mas Band

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Explore our IslandsFor many of our Jammers, visiting Trinidad for Carnival is a once in alifetime trip (though we know you'll want to come back!). There is somuch more that Trinidad and our sister island Tobago has to offerthat we strongly recommend trying a tour or two. Here are just a few:

Visit the authentic panyards where the famous steel bands practice, taste somestreetfood (Doubles), and visit a Mas camp where Carnival costumes aredisplayed (based on availability).

Evening Steelpan Yard Tour

This tour takes you on a scenic drive to the south of Trinidad with a few stopsalong the way to enjoy some local delicacies. At the final stop, hike 45 minutes tothe Mud Volcano. After soaking up the mud, hike a further 30-45 minutes to acalm beach to wash off and enjoy.

Mud Volcano Adventure

Explore Central Trinidad and visit the Chaguanas Market, Hanuman Statue, Templein the Sea, and enjoy a roti lunch.

Mini Island Tour

Visit the world famous Angostura Rum Distillery and its museum andbutterfly collection, followed by a tram ride through the facility to see thebottling process. The tour concludes with a rum-tasting session and a visitto Angostura’s very own shop.

Rum Distillery Tour

Enjoy a boat tour to Buccoo Reef with snorkeling and a swim in the Nylon Pool.Visit the capital Scarborough and the Botanic Garden. Take in panoramic viewsfrom Forts and explore the island with a cross-island drive.

Tobago Highlights

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What you need to know

CostumeAdditional fete ticketsAdditional transportation Additional toursMake-upTobago extension 

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Click here to view our complete purchase terms and conditions. Exclusions and AvailabilityPackage does NOT include international flights.Your package only includes the items outlined as part of your base package. The following can be requested as add-ons to your package. The price of these add-ons are NOT included in the packageprice:

Add-ons are NOT guaranteed and are based on availability.  Payment OptionsYou can either make full upfront payment or choose a payment plan. All payment plans require a 20% non-refundable depositto secure your spot with us. Monthly payments are required to maintain your booking. Your package MUST be paid in FULL nolater than November 30, 2020. Late or Missed PaymentsIf your monthly payment is more than one (1) week late, you will be charged a $25USD late fee. Missed monthly payments willincur a $50USD fee. If you miss two (2) monthly payments in a row, your package will be cancelled. If the final balance has notbeen paid by November 30, 2020, your package will be canceled and you will forfeit all monies paid thus far with no recoursefor reimbursement, recovery, or reparations.  How to Make PaymentWe accept the following forms of payment:

IMPORTANT: All payments MUST be made in USD Cancelling your packageA full refund of your deposit, less 5% administrative fees, is allowed up to 48 hours after sending the initial deposit or by May31, 2020, whichever comes first. For cancellations after May 31, 2020, you will have the sole responsibility to find areplacement to purchase your package before your next monthly payment or November 15, 2020, whichever comes first. Ifyou do not find a replacement by the dates stated, you forfeit all monies paid. Cancellation of a person in your roomYour package price is based on length of stay and room occupancy. If one of the occupants of your room cancels, theremaining occupants agree to the automatic increase in the cost of their package to cover one (or more) less person (orpeople) in the room. You will be provided an updated invoice based on the reduced occupancy.

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