It's that time of year again when the music starts pumping and the bacchanal is non-stop. Carnival season in Jamaica happens annually and begins in February and lasts until mid-April. All partying during the season happens at the Mas Camp on Oxford Road in Kingston, where each weekend local carnival acts from around the Caribbean take the stage to get the crowd excited in anticipation of the road march, which signals the end of the season.

Last Friday I dusted off my dancing shoes and made my way down to the mas camp, joining a crowd of about 1500 to hear the Trinidadian soca act, Kes and the Band perform. Oh what a night! I danced, I drank and I caught up with old friends, all in the name of carnival. I am so looking forward to the party this week Friday that I already have my outfit planned; no heels of course, because carnival time is all about getting down and who can do that in stilettos?