A cultural explosion called by many the “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”, Antigua Carnival provides a colorful insight into the culture of this Caribbean island. The island’s carnival officially started in 1957 and is held annually in celebration of the Emancipation of slavery.
This energetic carnival features a jammed pack line up of events over multiple days. Patrons can enjoy popular events like the Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show, the Soca Monarch and Panorama competitions, Emancipation Watch Night Celebrations, J’ouvert with the schedule culminating in the Parade of the Bands on August 4th and 5th.
Some of the events planned for the 2025 Antigua Carnival include:
- T-Shirt Mas – July 26
- Jaycees Queen Show – July 28
- Soca Monarch – August 3
- Burning Flames 40th Anniversary Celebration – July 30
- Melting Pot – July 31 – Performances by some of the top artists within the Caribbean.
- Watch Night – August 1
- Panorama – August 2
- J’ouvert – August 4
- Monday Mas Parade & Parade of Bands – August 4 & 5
- Last Lap – August 5
Looking for something exciting to do in the heart of summer, click here to learn more about the Antigua Carnival.
Photos Credit: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-Visual Echo
