Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – The recently concluded Tobago Carnival bus crawl engaged
over 20,000 persons following its 4-day activation in Trinidad. The promotion, which started on
Wednesday 28 August, 2024, included a Tobago Carnival branded excursion bus at selected
areas throughout Trinidad including San Fernando, Chaguanas, Arima, Point Fortin, Sangre
Grande, and Port of Spain, providing Tobago Carnival related information, distributing
merchandise, engaging the public and providing entertainment.
The four days of excitement ended with a free event at 2nd Rounds Soundbar & Grill, Ariapita
Avenue, Port of Spain on Saturday August 31, 2024. This event saw over 15,000 patrons in and
around the venue throughout the activation with performances from many artistes including
Shurwayne Winchester, Adana Roberts, Preedy, Sekon Sta, Tam Tam, Gerard Balfour and more.
Tobago Carnival-branded merchandise was also distributed to those in attendance and patrons
were also able to win accommodation and other packages from hotels and resorts such as
Beverly Oasis Suites, Coco Reef Hotel, Mt Irvine Beach Resort, Hibiscus Heights, Tropikist, and
more. Additionally, tickets to events and costumes from over 10 promoters and bandleaders were
given away throughout the night
The Tobago Blue Food Festival which is carded for Sunday, October 20, 2024 also formed part
of the activation with patrons receiving information and merchandise on the upcoming event.
Special thanks to Tobago Festival Tobago House of Assembly, Tobago Festivals Commission
Ltd, Tobago Tourism Agency Limited, Tobago Promoters Association, the Tobago Hotel and
Tourism Association, the Tobago October Carnival Association and other band leaders for
making this event such a success.
Stay tuned on social media @welcometobago for all the updates and visit the website
www.welcometobago.com for all information on Tobago Carnival 2024 scheduled for October
25-27.