carnival Archives

Mardi Gras & Carnival in Los Angeles

Top Lists 31 Jan 2016 Mar Yvette

Not heading to New Orleans or Rio to celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival this year? No problem. There are plenty of places right here in Los Angeles where you can celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 9. Whether you’re religious, hedonistic or a little of both, this is the time to get your grub on and let the good times roll!

Caribbean Carnival & Flying Trapeze

Stories 18 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

Break out the feathers and steel drums because it's time to celebrate Carnival... Caribbean style!!! June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month so naturally I'm celebrating with Success Steel drummers and gorgeous Carnival dancers! It's time to party, mon!

Brazilian Fun, Catalina Island & World Record Weightlifting

Stories 20 Feb 2014 Mar Yvette

Want some fun? Then grab your friends (or make new ones) at the biggest Brazilian Carnaval on the West Coast. You also have to watch Armenian strongman Richie Arakelian break the GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS for the "Most Weight Squat Lifted in One Minute" (he did 10,000 pounds in 50 seconds!!!) plus treat yourself to the BEST CANDY APPLES IN THE WORLD! (Hint: You can only find them on Catalina Island.)

It’s Carnival … Caribbean Style!

Stories 16 Jun 2013 Mar Yvette

It's National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and you know what that means, mon: It's time to celebrate Carnival...Caribbean style! I'll be in the parade on Saturday, June 22 and to kick off the festivities, I previewed all the action on "Good Day LA" where I learned that jerk chicken is NOT just for eating...