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Summer may be over, but things are still heating up!  The fall carnivals leading up to the Biggie in Miami are taking place over the next few weeks.  Folks in Brooklyn have barely finished dusting the glitter off from last week's Labor Day Parade, and here comes Long Island's Hempstead presentation on Saturday, Sept. 7th.  The following day, the 21st Cambridge, MA Carnival Parade takes place on River Street and ends with live world music entertainment on the International Stage.  The following weekend Jacksonville pulls up the rear with its Caribbean Carnival Parade and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14th.  Lots of costumes, food, music and good vibes!

Enjoy the carnivals, but remember to pace yourselves ... Miami is just around the corner.  Stay cool!

Your FANS at Flag Fantasy!

Wishing a Happy 46th West Indian American Day Carnival to all headed to Brooklyn, NY!  BrassFest in progress Friday night at the Brooklyn Museum.  Bound to be a #FantasticFriday!  Have a Safe & Happy #Carnival!

http://wiadcacarnival.org/event/brass-fest/

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Congratulations to #Trinidad & #Tobago on the August 31st, 2013 celebration of its 51st year of #Independence !  Wave your flag with national  pride ... and be cool about it!  Your FANS at FlagFantasy.com

THE FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY 
Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Great Britain on August 31st, 1962.  At midnight on 30th August, 1962, the Union Jack (British flag) was lowered and the Trinidad and Tobago flag was raised for the first time. Bells tolled and sirens rang out to herald the birth of the newly independent nation. This first Independence Day was marked by more than a week of festivities and events across the country from August 28 to September 05, 1962 (See:Independence Celebrations, 1962 - Programmes and Events). Several international dignitaries were present for this auspicious occasion including the Queen’s representative Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal who read the message sent by Queen Elizabeth II, relinquishing her rule.

INDEPENDENCE TODAY
Today, Independence Day is celebrated with military-style parades held at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain and in Scarborough, Tobago. In Trinidad, the parade is inspected by the Head of State who, from 1962-1976, was the Governor General (i.e. the Queen's representative in Trinidad and Tobago). When Trinidad and Tobago achieved its status as a Republic in 1976, the President then assumed this role. The Chief Secretary, who is the leader of the Tobago House of Assembly, heads the Tobago parade. After the official activities at the parade grounds, the contingents march through the streets to the accompaniment of live music played by the bands of the various forces (e.g. Police, Fire and Prison bands).  Cheering spectators line the parade route creating a carnival-like atmosphere.

The evening is usually marked by the presentation of National Awards in a ceremony held at the President's House. These awards, which were first presented in 1969, honour the outstanding achievements of citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in various fields.

Finally, this day of celebration comes to a close with fireworks displays at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain and the Port Authority Compound, Scarborough Tobago. Thousands of people gather from early in the evening to get a strategic vantage point to view these shows.

http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Research/SubjectGuide/IndependenceDay/tabid/183/Default.aspx

Now on to #Norfolk #Caribfest 2013!  Free #Flag #Fans for masqueraders on the parade route! Courtesy of your Fans at FlagFantasy.com!  Take a picture with our fans and become one of the FlagFantasy Ladies on our Web site!  Virginia Caribfest at Town Point Park promises to be a day full of entertainment with Destra and many other entertainers. Wave your rag, wave your flag, or kill 2 birds with one stone and wave your FanFlag!

Have a safe & happy Carnival!

Cheers!

Your Fans at FlagFantasy.com

In recognition of #EmancipationDay 2013 ... 175 years since the August 1st, 1838 granting of freedom to the slaves of #Trinidad and #Tobago.  Many positive steps, but the journey continues ...

http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Default.aspx?PageContentID=224&TabId=189

The fun and festivities from yesterday's successful Baltimore Washington Carnival spill over to today's Family Day Concert at Lake Clifton Park in Baltimore, MD.  Make sure to stop by our Flag Fantasy Tent and take advantage of our Discount Carnival Prices!!!

It has been a pleasure talking to all of you who stopped by to inquire about our fans, and to make suggestions for future flag fans to be added to our collection.  Polling high on the request list is ST. LUCIA, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, and GUYANA!!!  Will keep all of you posted as soon as these fans become available.

Thanks for your support!  On to the next Carnival!

Cheers!

Your FANS at

Flag Fantasy

Ladies, get your flag fans in time for the 38^th annual carnival celebration of the Montreal #Carifiesta 2013!  The parade takes place on Saturday, July 6^th, 2013.  Montreal is a “cool” city, but when things heat up, they really get “hot”!  That’s why they have the 2^nd largest Carnival in Canada.  Make sure you have your fans with you and wave your national colours!

http://carifiesta.com/

Less than 2 weeks to the 2013 Baltimore/Washington #OneCaribbeanCarnival Parade & Family Day!  Festivities include Sunday performance by Alison Hinds so make sure to wave your Bajan Flag Fans high!  Flag Fantasy will be selling fans at Lake Clifton Park when you come out to show your colors.  Buy 2, get 1 FREE!  Looking forward to keeping you cool.

Your FANS at Flag Fantasy!

http://dccaribbeancarnival.org/siteCAR/