St Lucia’s Carnival is almost here and already the vibe is in the air for what promises to be another exciting Carnival.

As we countdown the days to Carnival on July 18 and 19, we are getting our shoes, outfits and energy together for the next few weeks of partying. If you haven’t planned your parties yet or don’t know which party to attend, here is a list of fetes you don’t want to miss.

June 15: Shine Fete. Venue: Verve Carpark. Admission Free

June 16: Feteland. Venue: Cap Estate Golf Course

June 23: Cooler Fete by Just 4 Fun (carnival band) EC$65 to 85 at Gaiety car park, performances by Ricky T, Teddyson John, Ezra, Subance and Mighty and Blackboy  EC$5000 for most creative cooler

June 23: Hooked Party Cruise, crazy and wild party aboard three boats. Tickets: XCD$100

July 1: Bacchanal Brunch. Time: 11am-6pm. Venue: Gaiety Gardens. Tickets: XCD$75

July 5: U4Rialand, Teddyson John’s annual all-white event featuring performances from Blaxx, Kerwin DuBois, T&T’s Soca Monarch Aaron ‘Voice’ St Louis, Marvay and Turner. Tickets from XCD$80 to XCD$175

July 7: Colour Me Red: All Red theme party featuring performances from Kees Dieffenthaller, Patrice Roberts and Erphaan Alves. Venue: Pigeon Island National Park

July 10: Transcend. Theme: Neon Jungle. Tickets XCD$70

July 11:

Soca Kingdom featuring Machel Montano

 Legends BISS (Surprise Venue)

July 12:

Escape by Just 4 Fun. Venue: Pigeon Island Seaside

Aura. Theme: Africa. Venue: Sandals Country Club Golf Course

July 13 (Carnival Friday):

JOB 10 am to 3 pm, cooler cruise party, food inclusive aboard the Queen of Carnival, Rodney Bay

_uck Work Binge. Time: 2pm - 8pm. Venue: Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay.

Tribe Ignite (NEW) Venue: Pigeon Island

July 14 (Carnival Saturday)

Mess J’ouvert Party by Legends Carnival Band. Time:  2 am. Theme: Jab Jab

Sunblock by Fuzion Mas and Caesar’s Army. Time: 3am to 9am. Venue: Beausejour Promenade 

Silent Morning Boat Ride. Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Venue: The Pearl. Tickets from: US$40/ XCD$100 EC

Remedy by Just 4 Fun. Beach Cooler event. Venue: Pigeon Island Beach XCD$80 to XCD$120

Welcome to Rio by Hollywood HP, body glitter and glow fete. Time: 2pm to 10 pm Venue:  Cas En Bas Beach. Tickets from XCD$50

Indulgence by Just 4 Fun. Venue: Pigeon Island Beach

July 15 (Carnival Sunday)

Indulgence by Just 4 Fun. Premium exclusive breakfast party. Venue: Pigeon Island seaside

Soca, Sex and Alcohol Boat Ride. Time: 10 am to 3 pm. Venue: The Spirit of Carnival. Tickets XCD$100/US$40