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  Jouvay is dedicated to the existence of a strong, active and united Caribbean presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and committed to the principles of unity, equality, and responsibility to each other, our associates, and our society. Jouvay will embody these principles and will work toward the goal of growing the culture throughout the area through education, social events, activities and community outreach.

The term "Jouvay" combines the French words "jour" and "ouvert" and means the "Beginning of the Day". This term has been used to describe the party that precedes the world renowned Trinidad Carnival. Jouvay gatherings encompass a journey of relaxation and intense pleasure from the wee hours of the morning until day breaks. We are introducing California and the West Coast to this free form of expression in dance, music, and the total spirit of the Caribbean Carnival. We ask all of our patrons to give themselves the freedom to experience the heartfelt music that creates an atmosphere of fitness, fantasy and frenzy with no artificial limits.

Give yourself the freedom to experience the heartfelt music that creates an atmosphere of fitness, fantasy and frenzy with no artificial limits.

We know we've mispelled j'ouvert, but we like 3 Canal's spelling and concepts …plus jouvert.com was already taken!!

Started in Early November of 2001, Jouvay Ventures, L.L.C., owner of Jouvay.com is a Caribbean entertainment and promotions company based in the San Francisco Bay Area.