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March 2023
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April 2023
Jamaica Carnival 2023
Parade Date: April 16, 2023
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Official Website: Visit Jamaica
Good to know: Stay in New Kingston if you choose an AirBnB.
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St. Thomas Carnival 2023
Parade Date: April 29, 2023
Location: St.Thomas, USVI
Official Website: USVI Festivals
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May 2023
St.Maarten Carnival 2023
Parade Date: May 1-2, 2023
Location: St. Maarten
Official Website: SXM Carnival
Recommended Hotels
- Oyster Bay Beach Resort
- Commodore Suites – conveniently located near food/bars/grocery store
Good to know: Stay in the Nassau area
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Atlanta Carnival 2023
Parade Date: May 27, 2023
Good to know: There are two carnivals in Atlanta on the same date. Verify which you plan to attend
June 2023
Bermuda Carnival 2023
Parade Date: June 19, 2023
Location: Hamilton, BDA
Official Website: Carnival in Bermuda
Recommended Band
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July 2023
St. Vincent Carnival 2023
Parade Date: July 11, 2023
Location: Kingstown, SVG
Official Website: Discover SVG
Good to know: Stay near Kingstown, some hotels are located on Bequia Island, you will need a ferry to come over.
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St. Lucia Carnival 2023
Parade Date: July 17-18, 2023
Location: Gros Islet, St. Lucia
Official Website: St. Lucia Tourism Authority
Good to know: Most carnival festivities take place in Rodney Bay / Gros Islet
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August 2023
Antigua Carnival 2023
Parade Date: August 7-8, 2023
Location: St. Johns, Antigua
Official Website: Antigua Festivals Commission
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Grenada ‘Spicemas‘ Carnival 2023
Parade Date: August 14 -15, 2023
Location: St. George, Grenada
Official Page: Spicemas Grenada
Good to know: Planning Guide
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September 2023
New York Carnival 2023
(better known as Labor Day Parade)
Parade Date: September 4, 2023
Location: Eastern Pkw, Brooklyn, NY
Official Website: WIADCA
Good to know: While the parade takes places in Brooklyn, you can commute via train or uber if you stay in another borough.
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Virginia Carnival 2023
Parade Date: September 9, 2023
Location: Norfolk, VA
Official Website: Virginia Caribfest
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Dallas Carnival 2023
Parade Date: September 17, 2023
Location: 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX
Official Website: DCCF
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Japan Caribbean Carnival 2023
Parade Date: September 18, 2023
Location: Tokyo-Kanto, Japan
Official Website: Soca in Japan
Good to know: Stay in the central Tokyo, Shibuya area.
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October 2023
Miami Carnival 2023
Parade Date: October 8, 2023
Location: Miami, Fl
Official Website: Miami Broward Carnival
Good to know: Stay in the Wynwood/Brickell area for nearby access to carnival events and food.
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*Global Carnivalist presents to you the 2023 International/Worldwide Carnival Calendar. This list of carnivals around the world are approximate dates for the concluding festivities. Carnival season may last for over a month prior to the concluding festivities, and the exact dates vary from year to year. If there is a carnival missing or our list is inaccurate, kindly submit your date here
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Last Updated: February 14, 2023