The Road to Antigua Carnival 2019... View this email in your browser THE ROAD TO ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2019 Photo: © Antigua Carnival The countdown to Carnival is nearing its conclusion as we look forward to the week of revelry over 25th July - 6th August. With one week to go, pre-Carnival festivities are at their peak, with the stage set for the final Jam Session tonight in St. John's. On Monday, pack your coolers for the Party Monarch Semi-Finals Cooler Fete where spectators can watch the island's top artistes compete for a spot in the Party Monarch Competition. Just before Antigua Carnival 2019 kicks off, the final Tailgate Wednesday keeps the vibes alive for you and your crew. The Opening Parade for Antigua Carnival 2019 is set for Thursday 25th July and kick-starts the Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival. See the full Carnival schedule here. For more events happening in Antigua this week and beyond, check out our What's On Guide. WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK 17 61º BAND WOWS GUESTS Passion pays off for 17 61° Band as a regular gig landed the group a Fourth of July party in Connecticut. The local band performed live for the Westport Triple Point CEO and founder, Peter Armstrong, delivering hit after hit in a variety of genres. Book the band for your event. HALO FOUNDATION With a mission to advocate and provide support for the underprivileged and vulnerable, the Halo Foundation assists 33 charities which fall under the patronage of Their Excellencies Sir Rodney & Lady Williams. There is also a youth arm of the Foundation known as Generation Y.  ROTARY SUNDOWN Chartered in 2003, The Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown is one of two Rotary Clubs in Antigua. Members of Rotary Clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. THURSDAY BOOK LAUNCH Pick up your copy of Passages by Wesley Gibbings, 6:30pm at The Best of Books CANDLE LIGHT DINNER Treat your better half to a romantic night with tasty food & drinks at Jacqui O's FRIDAY 4TH ODI CRICKET MATCH Watch the game between the West Indies and India A teams from 9:30am at CCG HARBOUR VIBES Kick-start the weekend with good friends, drink deals & delicious food, 5pm at Life KARAOKE NIGHT Enjoy amazing food & drinks, and sing your favorite tunes, 9pm at Bay House BEERS, BURGERS & BALLS Putting contest, karaoke, food & drink specials, 4pm at Cedar Valley Golf Club SATURDAY PADI'S WOMEN DIVE & FUN DAY Free try dives for everyone, games, food, drinks and music, 11:30am at Dive Carib BEACH CHILL WITH LIVE BAND Savour fine French cuisine and dance to music by The Strays, 1pm at Catherine's DINNER & LIVE BAND MUSIC Great cocktails, Italian cuisine & music by Blakk Gold awaits, 8:30pm at La Bussola AFTER WORK LIME Indulge in drink specials and flavorful Guyanese fare, 6pm at Paradise Cafe SUNDAY BEACH-SIDE CHILL WITH LIVE MUSIC Succulent duck & pig roast, and music by Flash Drive band awaits, 12pm at Dennis' ON THE GRILL Feast on a variety of steaks & tasty lamb and lobsters with sides, 5pm at Al Porto FLAMING IN THE FUTURE TSUNAMI EVACUATION DRILL The evacuation exercise hosted by NODS is on 23/7 at Green Bay Primary School TACO NIGHT Enjoy scrumptious chicken or fish tacos and drink specials on 23/7 at Castaways ANTIGUA CARNIVAL CARNIVAL OPENING PARADE Carnival opens with a stunning parade and the Jr. Party Monarch on 25/7 QUEEN OF CARNIVAL Watch the delegates showcase their talent and culture on 26/7 at ARG T-SHIRT MAS Join a troupe with your crew and jam through the streets of St. John's on 27/7 JR. CARNIVAL & CALYPSO MONARCH The nation's youths sing off in the two segments for the crown on 28/7 at ARG MR. & MRS. TEENAGE PAGEANT Youths from secondary schools compete against their peers for the title on 29/7 DRUESDAY Jump to tunes by Ricardo Drue and other Soca artistes on 30/7 at Carnival City JAYCEES QUEEN SHOW Delegates from many countries contend for the coveted crown on 31/7 at ARG CARIBBEAN MELTING POT A night of show stopping performances by local and regional artistes on 1/8 at ARG SIZZLING SPECIALS SPIN TO SAVE SATURDAYS Spend over US$100 and spin to save up to an extra 15% off items at Sterlings GET 15% OFF CAR RENTALS Book online now and save big dollars until September 1st at ChaseRentaCar.com SUMMER SPECIALS Get discounts on sandals, shorts, fishing rods, reels and more at Budget Marine 10% DISCOUNT STORE-WIDE Purchase a new laptop for back-to-school from ACT to qualify for the offer TOURS & TRIPS SAILING YACHT IVY CHARTERS Cruise around the island on this lovingly refurbished, 47 foot ketch sailing yacht VERNON'S TAXI & CAR RENTAL Book a tailor-made island tour to visit historical sites, beaches and more THE LATEST ST. JOHN HOSPICE WISH LIST Dressing packs, wall fans, bed sheets & more are needed to assist the patients FERRY SCHEDULE FOR CARNIVAL View Barbuda Express new fares and schedule starting from Friday, July 19th SHOWCASE ANTIGUA BARBUDA Check out the highlights of the event and #WhatCoolLooksLike campaign & more WIN WID YUH CREW WINNERS Congrats to Flossy Posse on snagging the Icons T-Shirt Mas packages from FLOW AC REAL ESTATE An independent real estate agency led by veteran Geoffrey Pidduck BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC  Blue Waters are now providing guests with BPA free water bottles to use KEEP ANTIGUA NICE IT'S TIME TO START REFUSING AND START RECYCLING A Senior Fisheries Officer speaks on Plastic Pollution and its effects on Marine Life Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. If you'd like to get your business listed email advertising@antiguanice.com Copyright © 2019 Antigua Nice Ltd., All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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