FAQs

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.

The next Jouvert in LA will be Juneteenth Weekend. Saturday June 21st 2025. We may have a pop up before then.

Tickets are currently on sale! Get your tickets now at https://junkyard-jouvert.com

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.

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.

See more at our DPP Dress Code Protocol.

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.

Yes. Valid physical ID is required for entry. No pictures allowed.

A mix of soca, dancehall, afrobeats + more will be played at Junkyard Jouvert by Foreigner + DJ Bandzzzc + DJ Josh + Anika Kai + Mysta Crooks + BB Bad + Jon Trini.

Adam Cooper bka foreigner is your direct contact for this event.

He can be reached via email at adam@fromforeign.co.