Save this if Carnival is on your bucket list. You’ll need it when J’Ouvert rolls around. J’Ouvert with redantscarnival was probably my favorite event of Carnival… second only to Carnival Tuesday itself. As a Carnival newbie who just experienced her first Carnival, I’m making it my mission to make sure YOU are prepared for yours (hopefully next year). And J’Ouvert is a big part of that. I’ve been your Carnival guinea pig out here doing everything wrong so you don’t have to. So here are my dos and don’ts. Carnival vets, feel free to add to the list! What to do: • Wear clothes you don’t care about. The paint, oil, powder, and mud are not coming out. Ever. • There are different types of J’Ouverts, so pick the one that matches the kind of fun you want. I went with redantscarnival and had a blast. When I told people I played J’Ouvert with Red Ants, the reactions told me they’re a big deal. • Protect your phone. Waterproof pouch, ziplock bag… something. I took mine out for a minute and now...