My partner and I attended Sunday School on the last Sunday of January. We got there early and there was a performance going on stage. The performance was catered more to the tourist ie teaching then the dollar whine. We watched for a bit from the boardwalk. My partner and I checked out the different food tents/trucks offered. The people who were running the shark and bake tent were a bit rude so we decided to order bbq chicken & macaroni pie from another tent and also some chicken wings from the food truck and it tasted pretty good. When the DJs started the party the music was really good and we danced the night away. Very old school vibes.

We came here in 2015 and there was more going on then, than there was in 2024. The locals blame Covid. In 2015 local people would set up makeshift barbecues in their front gardens , their garages would be transformed into bars, but unfortunately this authenticity has long gone. There are a few street food vans, and a few bars open, the steel pan band still play, and their idea of roulette is still going, if you fancy a flutter. We ate at Millers restaurant by the small harbour, expensive, but an experience. All in all a good night, but for me there was something lacking from my memory of 2015.

We arrived about an hour before the steel band started. There was loud music playing over speakers and the vibe was fun. We had a few drinks from the little bar and some local cuisine from the street food vendors. We tried the crab and dumplings which we were a bit disappointed with. We removed our jewellery and split our cash between us on the advice of the hotel but the ‘threat’ of pick pockets didn’t feel any different from any other busy event. The steel band started just after 9 and it was great. Lots of songs we recognised and lots of smiley faces. We left at 10.30 as we had a babysitter at the hotel. We’d pre-booked a taxi back. The music wasn’t quite finished and I think we’d all have liked to have stayed a bit longer. It was quite touristy when we were there but I got the impression more locals would join later. Our friends had taken their young children along (separately from us) I think it was a bit loud and late for them but there were other children around the age of 8/10 who is was a bit more suitable for. I wouldn’t be concerned about taking my children from a safety perspective (age 3 and 6). I just think it would have been too loud.

The Sunday School Street Party is a lively celebration of Tobago’s culture. Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of steelpan music, delicious local food, and a vibrant atmosphere. A fantastic way to experience Tobago’s spirit.