St Lucia Carnival is a vibrant display of local culture and heritage which takes place in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the beautiful island of St Lucia!

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What is technically considered the ‘real’ carnival is the two days when the Parade of the Bands, Road March competition and Panorama Steelpan Competition take place. This year what is considered the ‘real’ carnival will take place on July 12th to July 19th, 2023. So, if you want to be in St. Lucia for the ‘main carnival events’ then plan your holiday around those days.

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But in the month and weeks leading up to carnival there are loads of carnival events, fetes and non-stop partying! The biggest festivities take place in the days prior to the parades.

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Saint Lucia is a Caribbean Island located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, in the West Indies. It is a sovereign island country on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. St Lucia Carnival generally takes place on the island’s capital Castries, and in its surroundings area like Gros Islet. Exact locations vary according to where different themed parties take place but Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay Marina and Pigeon Island, host a lot of the action.

What is carnival in St Lucia?
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St Lucia Carnival previously known as the Lucian Carnival is a lively and vibrant celebration of St Lucia’s rich culture and heritage! This celebration evolved from the islands unique mix of Catholic, Caribbean and African heritage. St Lucia Carnival is when you can experience local culture and its loudest, brightest, rawest and purest!

It is the largest and most important cultural event in Saint Lucia with over 5000 costumed revelers taking part. As well as 30,000 spectators and a television audience of over 60,000. St Lucia transforms into a massive party.

Saint Lucia Carnival is something to behold. The island is filled with the sound of drums, calypso, soca, reggae, banjos, feathers, glitter, beads, sequins and happy people dancing under the sun! Whether you join in the procession or just spectate from the sidelines you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! The celebration was originally held before the start of Lent but was moved to summer so it wouldn’t compete with Trinidad & Tobago Carnival.