Junkyard Jouvert
is the people’s Jouvert.
What is Junkyard Jouvert? As the longest standing jouvert in Los Angeles (going on 7 years!), Junkyard Jouvert is the Official Jouvert of the People of Los Angeles.
What is Jouvert? Basically, where there is a thriving Afro-Caribbean community, there’s Jouvert. It’s a high-energy street paint party originated in Trinidad & Tobago. It is the ritualistic opening of Carnival that is rooted in rebellion and defiance of colonial rule/culture in the Caribbean.
Jouvert is now a beacon for Caribbean identity and entertainment around the world, and the Foreigner brand is at the helm of making space for it in Los Angeles.
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“How Afrodiasporic Club Sounds Are Flourishing In The Los Angeles Underground.”
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FAQs
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J'ouvert is a ritual of freedom and defiance. J'ouvert (pronounced Joo-vay) is a street, paint party created in Trinidad & Tobago held during Carnival though now celebrated throughout many Caribbean cultures, and in international cities where Afro-Caribbean people have established thriving communities. J'Ouvert is likely a gallicization of jou ouvè, the Antillean Creole French term which means "dawn" or "daybreak".
As activist Atillah Springer put it, "Jouvay--in its original manifestation--is a celebration of emancipation" as its origins coincide with the emancipation from slavery in 1838. Some also theorize that some J’ouvert traditions are carried forward in remembrance of various uprisings against colonial powers in Port of Spain, Trinidad, when the people smeared themselves with oil or paint to avoid being recognized.
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The next Jouvert in LA will be Juneteenth Weekend. Saturday June 21st 2025. We may have a pop up before then.
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$25 tickets go on sale on Friday March 29th on https://junkyard-jouvert.com
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Yes. Please be prepared to get paint and powder on your clothes and body. Please wrap your hair up. Please be sure to carry a plastic bag or a waterproof case/sac for your phone/valuables.
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CLOTHING: We recommend clothing that is comfortable for dancing.
SHOES: We recommend boots or high top sneakers for your dancing comfort.
Generally speaking: shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting stained with paint.
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The paint that we will be using is designed for paint parties. The paint is safe for your skin and will be further watered down to make sure we all have enough paint to play with.
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Yes. Valid ID is required for entry. No pictures allowed.
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A mix of soca, dancehall, afrobeats + more will be played at Junkyard Jouvert by Foreigner + more DJs TBA
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Adam Cooper bka foreigner is your direct contact for this event.
He can be reached via email at adam@fromforeign.co.
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