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Curaçao Carnival (Ban Karnaval): season overview

Curaçao Carnival (Ban Karnaval) runs from late January to mid-February 2027, with the Gran Marcha parade through Willemstad on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.

Updated October 15, 2026

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The season opens in January with tumba music competitions, children's parades and the Horse Parade, building to the Gran Marcha (Grand Parade).

The carnival ends with the Farewell Parade and the burning of King Momo.

See World Carnival Dates for every carnival's dates in one calendar.

Still to be announced

  • The full programme will be announced by the organisers

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