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Bacchanal Friday was the place to be

April 04, 2023
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right: Charline Allen says that when it comes to carnival, it is only Bacchanal for her and it will remain that way.
right: Charline Allen says that when it comes to carnival, it is only Bacchanal for her and it will remain that way.
Repping for I Love Soca are (from left) Britannia, Samantha, Anna and Jemelia.
Repping for I Love Soca are (from left) Britannia, Samantha, Anna and Jemelia.
Select Brands mixologist Melecia Roberts served up cocktails who enjoyed the VIP experience.
Select Brands mixologist Melecia Roberts served up cocktails who enjoyed the VIP experience.
Suzette Hayletts in her full black outfit could not miss an opportunity to be fashionable.
Suzette Hayletts in her full black outfit could not miss an opportunity to be fashionable.
Friends Nicholas Moses and Debbie Squire were caught up in the good vibration.
Friends Nicholas Moses and Debbie Squire were caught up in the good vibration.
Jehan Guy said the good time she had the first time she attended Bacchanal Friday was enough to bring her back for another year.
Jehan Guy said the good time she had the first time she attended Bacchanal Friday was enough to bring her back for another year.
Ann Jeffrey said that she has been supporting Bacchanal Friday for its 21 years.
Ann Jeffrey said that she has been supporting Bacchanal Friday for its 21 years.
Iyona Forbes finds something to wave.
Iyona Forbes finds something to wave.
Petagaye Givans was radiating good vibes in her fabulous neon dress.
Petagaye Givans was radiating good vibes in her fabulous neon dress.
Melonie Narines catches the attention of our camera.
Melonie Narines catches the attention of our camera.
Photos by Kenyon Hemans Carnival lover, Treshana Jackson has been jumping with Bacchanal since 2001.
Photos by Kenyon Hemans Carnival lover, Treshana Jackson has been jumping with Bacchanal since 2001.
Best friends Shayanne Hylton and Brandon Grey wanted to spend the Friday night doing something fun in Kingston.
Best friends Shayanne Hylton and Brandon Grey wanted to spend the Friday night doing something fun in Kingston.
Saphy Duncan is having a good time at Bacchanal Friday at Mas Camp.
Saphy Duncan is having a good time at Bacchanal Friday at Mas Camp.
Friends Simone Harris (left) and Dadriel Bent dance the night away at Bacchanal Friday.
Friends Simone Harris (left) and Dadriel Bent dance the night away at Bacchanal Friday.
right: Shanae Thomas said that she is hoping to attend as many soca events as possible this season, as she has become a true lover of the genre.
right: Shanae Thomas said that she is hoping to attend as many soca events as possible this season, as she has become a true lover of the genre.
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Bacchanal Friday started last weekend with a blast as throngs of revellers converged on Mas Camp, ready to drench themselves in soca vibes.

They gleefully celebrated the 21st anniversary of Bacchanal Friday. The inclusive and welcoming vibe could be felt the moment patrons walked into the venue, as the energy transported them to a 'soca kingdom'. Women dressed in skimpy, colourful carnival wear were plentiful, and they had one mission, to have fun and more fun. They exuberantly gyrated and in no time patrons were drenched in sweat. Revellers beamed with excitement and hands were raised in approval all night long as the DJs pumped out the music.

DJ Dre, Marlon Musique, Coppershot's Marc Chin, Cyclone, and DJ Riche Ras had the task of keeping revellers going all night. Tracks such as Engine Room by Olatunji and Long Live Soca by Voice were among the 2023 tunes that had the partygoers basking in the euphoric feeling that comes with carnival.

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