Craving feathers and drums? This two-day plan from Festivation keeps you in the heart of Charleston’s carnival energy.
1. Costume Market Kick-Off
Hire glitter capes and feathered masks before prices spike; culture travel guide alerts show stalls that barter.
2. Bloc-o Street Session
Join a moving sound-truck; GPS in the app predicts turns so you snag curb-side dance space.
3. Midnight Drum Circle
Head to a hidden square where locals jam till dawn—free earplugs courtesy of the Festivation crew.
4. Sunrise Recovery Brunch
Refuel on açai bowls and coconut water at a café that opens only during carnival week.
Pack glitter, tap “save,” and let the rhythm guide you.