A cultural explosion called by many the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival, Antigua’s Carnival provides a colorful insight into the culture of this Caribbean island. This energetic festival features a jammed pack line up of events over 12-days. Patrons can enjoy popular events like the Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show, the Calypso Monarch and Panorama competitions, Emancipation Watch Night Celebrations, J’ouvert with the schedule culminating in the Parade of the Bands on August 2nd. Lot of pre-carnival events are scheduled.