Caribbean
The aim of the CayMAS carnival is to create a viable tourism product, through various events designed for both locals and visitors.
Saint Thomas Carnival is the largest celebration of the year on the island of Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Carnival is a grand celebration of the traditions, history, cuisine, culture, music and the genocide of Saint Thomas carried out in a traditional Caribbean way.
Bermuda Carnival is an annual event held on thethird weekend of June in Bermuda, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean. Today it is one of the newest and fastest growing carnivals in recent years.
Jamaica's Independence Festival is a celebration held every year during the month of August that commemorates the independence of the Caribbean country. Every year in the month of August, Jamaica dresses up to celebrate more than 50 years of independence from the United Kingdom.
Ponce Carnival or Ponceño Carnival is a 5-day celebration that has been held every year for more than a century. Today it constitutes one of the oldest and most important carnivals in the country.
The Arroyo Carnival or Arroyano Carnival is a celebration that occurs every year in the municipality of Arroyo, Puerto Rico. Arroyano Carnival has been celebrating uninterruptedly for the past 53 years, holding events that represent the culture and traditions of the people of the municipality.
The celebration of San Juan Camagüeyano is a festival that takes place every year in the city of Camagüey, the island of Cuba. This celebration is based on religious practices that have acquired a lot of cultural elements over time.
La parranda de Camajuaní se trata de la rivalidad amigable entre dos bandos del pueblo, en este caso la rivalidad entre la Loma y la Cañada.
El principal motivo de la celebración es la de desenvolver y desarrollar actividades culturales relacionadas con la clase trabajadora y obrera de Cuba.
The Romerías de Mayo is a celebration of an artistic and religious character that takes place every year in the city of Holguín, the island of Cuba. Today, the festivities are carried out by the Asociación Hermanos Saiz, which is an organization with cultural and artistic purposes.
The Parrandas de Punta Alegre is a celebration that takes place every year in the Province of Ciego de Avila. The parrandas have a trajectory of more than 100 years, which makes it one of the oldest celebrations in the region.
The Havana Carnival is one of the most important and oldest festivals of the island of Cuba, celebrated every year during the month of August. The carnival festivities have a long tradition, having been officially celebrated for more than a century.
The Charangas de Bejucal is a celebration that takes place every year in Cuba, it is one of the biggest and most awaited festivals in the country after the Parranda de Remedios and the Havana Carnival.
The Parrandas de Chambas are celebrations that take place in the province of Chambas, Ciego de Avila. These parrandas is one of the oldest in Cuba and is one of the most awaited celebrations in the central region of the country.
The Parrandas de Remedios are one of the most important popular celebrations in Cuba, they are celebrated every December in the province of Villa Clara.
The Carnival in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events on the island, along with the Carnival of La Vega.
The Saint Kitts Carnival in Saint Christopher and Nevis is one of the most important events of the year, also known as Sugar Mas. These festivities begin in November and culminate at the beginning of the new year, filling the streets of the city with dancing, parades, presentations, music, costumes and fun.
Jacmel Kanaval, or Jacmel Carnival, is a celebration that occurs every year in the community of Jacmel and is considered one of the most peculiar festivals, since its main attraction is the masks and structures of paper Maché.
The Spicemas Carnival is a celebration that takes place in Granada during the month of August, lasts 10 days and commemorates the end of slavery. This carnival is special, not only because it is held in the middle of the year, but also because it has a great history that celebrates the culture and history of the island.
