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Trinidad Carnival
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Trinidad Carnival

Port of Spain, Trinidad

Upcoming
February 16 – 17, 2026

The greatest show on earth. Trinidad Carnival is the mother of all Caribbean carnivals — a two-day explosion of soca, mas, and jouvert that draws hundreds of thousands to the streets of Port of Spain.

The original Caribbean carnival experience

500,000+ attendees
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Trinidad Carnival

Best Travel Dates

February 11 – 18, 2026

Arrive by Wed Feb 11 for fete week. J'ouvert is early Monday morning.

Estimated Budget

Costume$1,000 – $1,800
Events (3–4)$300 – $743
Hotel$2,075 – $2,970
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$4,275$6,863

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📦 Trip Packages

Duo $4,950
Trio $4,150
Transport $550

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Hotels (9)

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Hotels

  • Hyatt Regency Trinidad
  • Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
  • Courtyard by Marriott Port of Spain

Best Areas

Port of Spain (Queen's Park Savannah) · Woodbrook · St. James

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Aruba Carnival

Oranjestad, Aruba

Upcoming
January 2 – February 15, 2026

One of the longest carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, Aruba's carnival spans almost two months of parades, music competitions, and the spectacular Grand Parade through Oranjestad.

Two months of non-stop celebration

100,000+ attendees
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Aruba Carnival

Best Travel Dates

February 10 – 16, 2026

Grand Parade is Feb 15. Arrive a few days early for Lighting Parade and Tumba festival.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (25)

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Hotels

  • Renaissance Aruba Resort
  • Riu Palace Aruba
  • Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort

Best Areas

Oranjestad · Palm Beach · Eagle Beach

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💡 Grand Parade goes through the streets of Oranjestad. Great for families.

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Mas Domnik

Roseau, Dominica

Upcoming
February 16 – 17, 2026

The 'Real Mas' of the Caribbean — Dominica's pre-Lenten carnival is known for its traditional sensay costumes, bouyon music, and the famous jump-up through the Nature Isle's capital.

The Real Mas of the Caribbean

25,000+ attendees
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Mas Domnik

Best Travel Dates

February 12 – 18, 2026

Same weekend as Trinidad Carnival. Arrive early for calypso shows and jump-up.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels

  • Fort Young Hotel
  • Jungle Bay Dominica

Best Areas

Roseau · Canefield

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💡 An intimate carnival with authentic traditional elements.

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Mashramani

Georgetown, Guyana

Upcoming
February 23, 2026

Mashramani celebrates Guyana's Republic Day with floats, costumed bands, calypso and soca competitions, and a massive street party through Georgetown.

Celebration of a job well done

100,000+ attendees
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Mashramani

Best Travel Dates

February 20 – 24, 2026

Republic Day celebrations. Arrive a few days early for cultural events.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (9)

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Hotels

  • Marriott Georgetown
  • Pegasus Hotel Guyana

Best Areas

Georgetown (D'Urban Park)

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💡 'Mashramani' means 'celebration of a job well done' in Arawak.

Jamaica Carnival
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Jamaica Carnival

Kingston, Jamaica

Upcoming
April 8 – 14, 2026

Jamaica Carnival brings soca and dancehall together in an electrifying fusion. Road marches through Kingston with elaborate costumes, pumping music, and the unmistakable Jamaican energy.

Where soca meets dancehall

100,000+ attendees
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Jamaica Carnival

Best Travel Dates

April 7 – 15, 2026

Road March is Sunday April 12. Arrive Wed/Thu for fetes and beach parties.

Estimated Budget

Costume$700 – $1,000
Events (3–4)$300 – $420
Hotel$1,225 – $1,680
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,575$3,900

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Duo $2,800
Trio $2,450

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Hotels (14)

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Hotels

  • The Jamaica Pegasus
  • S Hotel Jamaica
  • AC Hotel Kingston

Best Areas

Kingston (Half Way Tree to Waterfront) · New Kingston

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💡 Combine with a beach trip to Montego Bay or Ocho Rios.

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USVI Carnival

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Upcoming
April 26 – May 2, 2026

The US Virgin Islands carnival features elaborate moko jumbies (stilt walkers), steel pan competitions, calypso tents, and a colorful Carnival Village.

Home of the Moko Jumbie tradition

80,000+ attendees
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USVI Carnival

Best Travel Dates

April 24 – May 3, 2026

Carnival Village opens early. Main parade in final days.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (21)

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Hotels

  • The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas
  • Marriott's Frenchman's Reef

Best Areas

Charlotte Amalie · Red Hook

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💡 No passport needed for US citizens!

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival

Atlanta, Georgia

Upcoming
May 22 – 24, 2026

Atlanta Carnival is one of the Southeast's premier Caribbean events, featuring a vivid parade of mas bands, top soca artists, J'ouvert morning, and a massive Caribbean food and culture festival.

The Southeast's premier Caribbean event

60,000+ attendees
MasSocaJ'ouvertParade

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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival

Best Travel Dates

May 21 – 25, 2026

Memorial Day weekend makes it easy to attend. J'ouvert Friday, parade Saturday.

Estimated Budget

Costume$600 – $850
Events (3–4)$300 – $300
Hotel$875 – $1,200
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,125$3,150

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Duo $2,000
Trio $1,750

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Hotels (37)

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Hotels

  • Hilton Atlanta
  • Marriott Marquis
  • W Atlanta Downtown

Best Areas

Downtown Atlanta · Midtown

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💡 Memorial Day weekend — book flights early for best prices.

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Bermuda Carnival

Hamilton, Bermuda

Upcoming
June 10 – 15, 2026

Bermuda's carnival brings Caribbean mas culture to the mid-Atlantic with a stunning Raft Up boat party, J'ouvert, and a road parade through the pastel streets of Hamilton.

Carnival in paradise

15,000+ attendees
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Bermuda Carnival

Best Travel Dates

June 9 – 16, 2026

Raft Up is a must — a massive boat party. Road parade closes the weekend.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (21)

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Hotels

  • Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
  • The Loren at Pink Beach

Best Areas

Hamilton · South Shore

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💡 Bermuda is close to the US East Coast — easy 2hr flight from NYC.

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DC Caribbean Carnival

Washington, D.C.

Upcoming
July 11, 2026

The nation's capital hosts a vibrant Caribbean carnival celebration with colorful costumes, steelpan performances, soca music, and a parade through D.C.

Caribbean vibes in the capital

20,000+ attendees
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DC Caribbean Carnival

Best Travel Dates

July 10 – 12, 2026

A single-day parade event. Combine with DC sightseeing.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (37)

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Hotels

  • The Willard InterContinental
  • Marriott Marquis Washington DC

Best Areas

Georgia Ave NW corridor

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💡 Great to combine with a D.C. vacation.

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St. Lucia Carnival

Castries, St. Lucia

Upcoming
July 16 – 22, 2026

St. Lucia's summer carnival features vibrant mas bands, soca music, and the famous jouvert morning celebrations winding through the streets of Castries against a stunning tropical backdrop.

Summer carnival in paradise

60,000+ attendees
MasSocaJouvertPanorama

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St. Lucia Carnival

Best Travel Dates

July 15 – 23, 2026

Arrive mid-week for fetes and Panorama. Parade is Mon/Tue.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (17)

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Top Mas Bands

Hotels

  • Sandals Regency La Toc
  • Royalton Saint Lucia
  • Harbor Club St. Lucia

Best Areas

Castries · Rodney Bay

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💡 Combine carnival with a piton hike and beach vacation.

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Virginia Beach Carnival

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Upcoming
July 16 – 19, 2026

A growing Caribbean carnival on the Virginia coast featuring mas bands, Caribbean music, island cuisine, and a beachside party atmosphere that blends carnival culture with ocean vibes.

Carnival meets the beach

15,000+ attendees
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Virginia Beach Carnival

Best Travel Dates

July 15 – 20, 2026

Beach carnival weekend. Arrive Thursday for pre-events.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (37)

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Hotels

  • Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
  • The Cavalier

Best Areas

Oceanfront · Virginia Beach Convention Center area

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💡 Great beach vacation combined with carnival culture.

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Vincy Mas

Kingstown, St. Vincent

Upcoming
June 26 – July 8, 2026

Vincy Mas is the hottest carnival in the Caribbean — literally and culturally. Known for its raw energy, incredible soca competitions, and authentic Caribbean spirit.

The hottest carnival in the Caribbean

40,000+ attendees
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Vincy Mas

Best Travel Dates

June 25 – July 9, 2026

Two weeks of festivities. Main parade days are the last Tue/Wed.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (16)

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Top Mas Bands

Hotels

  • Mariners Hotel
  • Beachcombers Hotel

Best Areas

Kingstown · Villa

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💡 Very authentic, intimate Caribbean carnival — less commercialized.

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Houston Caribbean Festival

Houston, Texas

Upcoming
July 1 – 5, 2026

Houston's Caribbean festival brings island culture to Texas with a lively parade, soca and reggae performances, Caribbean food, and the energy of a growing Caribbean diaspora.

Island culture meets Texas — 4th of July weekend

30,000+ attendees
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Houston Caribbean Festival

Best Travel Dates

June 30 – July 6, 2026

Fourth of July weekend! Combine with Houston's fireworks.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (23)

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Hotels

  • Marriott Marquis Houston
  • Hilton Americas Houston

Best Areas

Downtown Houston · Hermann Park area

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💡 Great combo of July 4th celebrations and Caribbean culture.

Antigua Carnival
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Antigua Carnival

St. John's, Antigua

Upcoming
July 25 – August 4, 2026

Antigua's carnival celebrates emancipation with 10 days of revelry including J'ouvert, the colorful Parade of Bands, calypso and soca monarch competitions, and the legendary Last Lap.

Celebrating freedom and culture

80,000+ attendees
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Antigua Carnival

Best Travel Dates

July 24 – August 5, 2026

10 days of festivities! Arrive late July for the full experience.

Estimated Budget

Costume$700 – $1,000
Events (3–4)$300 – $420
Hotel$1,225 – $1,680
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,575$3,900

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Duo $2,800
Trio $2,450

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Hotels (21)

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Top Mas Bands

Hotels

  • Sandals Grande Antigua
  • Royalton Antigua
  • South Point Hotel

Best Areas

St. John's · English Harbour · Jolly Beach

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💡 Antigua has world-class beaches — plan extra days!

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Toronto Caribana

Toronto, Canada

Upcoming
July 31 – August 1, 2026

North America's largest Caribbean carnival. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) draws over a million visitors with its Grand Parade along Lake Shore Boulevard — a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture.

North America's largest Caribbean festival

1,000,000+ attendees
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Toronto Caribana

Best Travel Dates

July 29 – August 2, 2026

Grand Parade is Saturday Aug 1 on Lake Shore Blvd. Get there early for good viewing spots.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels

  • Fairmont Royal York
  • Hotel X Toronto
  • The Ritz-Carlton Toronto

Best Areas

Lake Shore Boulevard · Exhibition Place · King West

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💡 Largest Caribbean event in North America. August long weekend.

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Barbados Crop Over

Bridgetown, Barbados

Upcoming
July 3 – August 4, 2026

Crop Over is Barbados' biggest cultural festival, culminating in Grand Kadooment Day — a spectacular road parade of costumed revellers, calypso tents, and the crowning of the Soca Monarch.

Grand Kadooment Day — first Monday of August

200,000+ attendees
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Barbados Crop Over

Best Travel Dates

July 28 – August 5, 2026

Grand Kadooment Day is Aug 3. Arrive the weekend before for Foreday Morning and fetes.

Estimated Budget

Costume$700 – $1,000
Events (3–4)$300 – $405
Hotel$1,175 – $1,620
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,525$3,825

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📦 Trip Packages

Duo $2,700
Trio $2,350

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Hotels (23)

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Hotels

  • Hilton Barbados Resort
  • Sandals Barbados
  • The Crane Resort

Best Areas

Bridgetown · St. Lawrence Gap · Holetown

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💡 Grand Kadooment Day is the first Monday of August. Book 6+ months early.

Spicemas
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Spicemas

St. George's, Grenada

Upcoming
August 1 – 11, 2026

Grenada's Spicemas features the unique Jab Jab tradition — revellers covered in oil, mud, and paint dancing through the streets. A raw, authentic carnival experience unlike any other.

The legendary Jab Jab experience

50,000+ attendees
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Spicemas

Best Travel Dates

August 6 – 12, 2026

Jab Jab (J'ouvert) is the iconic event — covered in oil, paint, and chocolate!

Estimated Budget

Costume$700 – $1,000
Events (3–4)$300 – $420
Hotel$1,225 – $1,680
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,575$3,900

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📦 Trip Packages

Duo $2,800
Trio $2,450

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Hotels (16)

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Top Mas Bands

Hotels

  • Sandals Grenada
  • Radisson Grenada Beach Resort

Best Areas

St. George's · Grand Anse Beach

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💡 Wear old clothes for Jab Jab — you WILL get covered in paint/oil!

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Boston Caribbean Carnival

Boston, Massachusetts

Upcoming
August 22, 2026

Boston's Caribbean Carnival parade features colorful costumes, soca and calypso music, Caribbean cuisine, and a joyful celebration of the city's vibrant West Indian community.

Boston's Caribbean celebration

40,000+ attendees
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Boston Caribbean Carnival

Best Travel Dates

August 21 – 23, 2026

Single day parade — easy weekend trip.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (74)

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Hotels

  • Boston Marriott Copley Place
  • Omni Parker House

Best Areas

Blue Hill Ave / Franklin Park area

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💡 Combine with a weekend in Boston — great restaurants and history.

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Notting Hill Carnival

London, England

Upcoming
August 29 – 31, 2026

Europe's biggest street festival and the world's second-largest carnival. Notting Hill brings Caribbean culture to the streets of West London with mas bands, sound systems, and two million revellers.

Europe's biggest street festival

2,000,000+ attendees
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Notting Hill Carnival

Best Travel Dates

August 28 – September 1, 2026

Saturday is Panorama, Sunday is families/children's day, Monday is the big adults' parade.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (74)

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Hotels

  • The Kensington Hotel
  • Royal Lancaster London
  • Hilton London Kensington

Best Areas

Notting Hill Gate · Ladbroke Grove · Westbourne Park

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💡 Bank Holiday Monday is the main event. Use public transport — roads are closed.

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New York Labor Day Carnival

Brooklyn, New York

Upcoming
September 7, 2026

The West Indian American Day Carnival on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn is one of NYC's most iconic cultural events. Massive mas bands, soca trucks, Caribbean food vendors, and J'ouvert at dawn.

Brooklyn's legendary Labor Day celebration

1,000,000+ attendees
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New York Labor Day Carnival

Best Travel Dates

September 4 – 8, 2026

J'ouvert starts at dawn on Labor Day. Parade begins ~11am on Eastern Parkway.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (74)

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Hotels

  • The William Vale
  • 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
  • Brooklyn Marriott

Best Areas

Eastern Parkway (Crown Heights) · Flatbush · Prospect Park

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💡 Stay in Brooklyn for easy access. Labor Day weekend — book flights early.

Miami Carnival
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Miami Carnival

Miami, Florida

Upcoming
October 3 – 11, 2026

One of the largest Caribbean carnivals in the US. Miami Carnival features a massive road march, J'ouvert, soca and reggae concerts, and a vibrant Caribbean food and culture festival.

Largest Caribbean carnival in the US

300,000+ attendees
Road MarchJ'ouvertSocaPanorama

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Miami Carnival

Best Travel Dates

October 8 – 12, 2026

Main parade is Oct 11. J'ouvert the night before. Arrive Thu for weekend fetes.

Estimated Budget

Costume$600 – $850
Events (3–4)$300 – $300
Hotel$875 – $1,200
✈️ Flights$350 – $800
Total$2,125$3,150

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Duo $2,000
Trio $1,750

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Hotels (23)

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  • JW Marriott Miami Turnberry
  • Fontainebleau Miami Beach
  • Hilton Miami Downtown

Best Areas

Miami Gardens (Central Broward Park) · Miami Beach · Wynwood

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💡 Columbus Day weekend. Great weather. Combine with Miami nightlife.

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Tobago Carnival

Scarborough, Tobago

Upcoming
October 29 – November 2, 2026

Tobago's October Carnival brings the island's unique culture to life with vibrant mas bands, steelpan, and the laid-back Tobago vibe that's distinct from its sister island.

Intimate island carnival experience

30,000+ attendees
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Tobago Carnival

Best Travel Dates

October 27 – November 3, 2026

Tobago's own carnival — distinct from Trinidad. Smaller, intimate island vibe.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (9)

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Hotels

  • Magdalena Grand Beach Resort
  • Coco Reef Tobago

Best Areas

Scarborough · Crown Point

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💡 Perfect for those who want carnival without the massive crowds.

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Bahamas Junkanoo

Nassau, Bahamas

Upcoming
December 26, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Junkanoo is the Bahamas' iconic street parade featuring elaborate handmade costumes, goatskin drums, cowbells, and brass instruments. Groups compete in a spectacular display of artistry and rhythm.

Spectacular handmade costume artistry

70,000+ attendees
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Bahamas Junkanoo

Best Travel Dates

December 24 – January 2, 2027

Boxing Day parade (Dec 26) and New Year's Day parade. Both start after midnight!

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (23)

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Hotels

  • Baha Mar Resort
  • Atlantis Paradise Island
  • British Colonial Hilton

Best Areas

Bay Street (Downtown Nassau) · Paradise Island

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💡 Parades start AFTER MIDNIGHT — grab a spot on Bay Street early!

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Hartford Caribbean Carnival

Hartford, Connecticut

Dates TBD
Summer 2026 (TBD)

Connecticut's premier Caribbean carnival brings the islands to New England with colorful mas bands, steelpan, soca, and Caribbean food along a vibrant parade route through Hartford.

New England's Caribbean celebration

25,000+ attendees
MasSteelpanParadeCaribbean Food

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Hartford Caribbean Carnival

Best Travel Dates

TBD — typically August

Dates for 2026 not yet announced. Check celebrationweek.org.

Estimated Budget

Costume$500 – $700
Events (3–4)$300 – $800
Hotel$800 – $1,600
✈️ Flights$300 – $700
Total$1,900$3,800

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Hotels (74)

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Hotels

  • Hartford Marriott Downtown
  • Hilton Hartford

Best Areas

Downtown Hartford

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💡 Part of the West Indian Independence Celebrations week.

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