Caribana Band Launch: Carnival Nationz

Carnival Nationz has launched on 5/24/08 and just like I suspected, their costumes are HOT. Lots of feathers and beads and to me good workmanship. They have a certain flair that I love. Unfortunatly, I didn't go to the launch but the folks at http://www.torontolime.com/ took some great photos. I'm still waiting on some of my cousins to give me the names of some of the costumes. Below are the stand outs in my eyes. About 3 of the costume sections have feathered backpacks. I'm not sure how the look of the costumes fit in with the theme. I only saw one costume that look pirateish.. Still a good entry into the Caribana Band of the Year competition.
photoes from TorontoLime.com

Caribana Band Launch: Toronto Revellers

Well this weekend Toronto Revellers has launched. Their theme is ALKEBU'LAN. Not sure what it means maybe desert middle east, but I think they are trying to do a spin on the whole IP theme last year Sahara. AND there is a section called Animal Instincts and yes they have a lion costume, zebra costume etc..

Come on people get some ideas of you own! The costumes are cute but I have seen them before. I'm not impressed. My cousins like the costumes but again I want to ge wow'ed.. Take a look at the Toronto Lime gallery and judge for yourself.

http://www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080510_toronto_revellers_launch/index.htm