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Carnival 2026 countdown begins

TRINIDAD and Tobago’s Carnival 2026 countdown has officially begun. The National Carnival Commission held the official launch of Carnival 2026 at the Brian Lara Promenade in Port of Spain on November 7. The launch marked 100 days before the start of the “greatest show on earth” which will come off on February 16 and 17, 2026. Here are some highlights from the launch. [caption id="attachment_1189205" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Minister of Culture and Community Development Michelle Benjamin plays a few notes with Exodus Steel Orchestra, during the launch of Carnival 2026 on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain, on November 7. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189206" align="alignnone" width="1007"] Two clowns play the drums during the launch of Carnival 2026. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189208" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A whip master shows off his skills. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189209" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Jab molassies at the launch of Carnival 2026. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189210" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A blue devil tries to scare a baby doll, during the launch of Carnival 2026 on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain, on Friday. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189211" align="alignnone" width="683"] Messiah Bailey, 5, proudly wears his steelpan costume during the launch of Carnival 2026 on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189212" align="alignnone" width="683"] A traditional Indian character during the launch of Carnival 2026 on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1189213" align="alignnone" width="1024"] An Exodus Steel Orchestra player enjoys his band's performance, during the launch of Carnival 2026 on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption]   The post Carnival 2026 countdown begins appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.