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flag In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival faced affordability challenges, prompting community leaders to launch free events to maintain accessibility and cultural inclusion.

flag In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival faced rising costs with premium tickets near $700 and costumes over $2,000, threatening accessibility amid a 4.8% unemployment rate and new taxes. flag In response, artists and community leaders launched free initiatives: stilt-walking instructor Joshua Lamorelle taught youth in low-income areas and founded a free youth masquerade band, while musicians Kimba Sorzano and Patrice Roberts offered free rides and a concert drawing over 10,000 people. flag These efforts aimed to preserve the festival’s cultural roots and ensure inclusivity, reflecting a grassroots movement to keep carnival accessible and community-driven despite economic challenges.

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