Caribbean Carnival Culture History, Facts, Activity e-Book
In this ebook we Bring you facts about Caribbean Carnival traditions, history, and significance.
Download the full ebook with coloring activities while learning about the unique aspects of the Caribbean carnival.
History of Caribbean Carnival
Design your carnival mask
Caribbean carnival traditions
Did you know?
Caribbean Carnivals have a rich history dating back to the 18th century when people in the Caribbean islands celebrated their own unique masquerade balls and festivities. These celebrations were influenced by various cultures, including African, French, and Spanish traditions, blending together to create the vibrant and colorful Caribbean Carnival we know today.
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Caribbean carnival seasons
List of Caribbean carnivals time of year.
CarnivalCityCountry****MonthTrinidad CarnivalPort of SpainTrinidad and TobagoFebruaryBarbados CarnivalBridgetownBarbadosJulyJamaica CarnivalKingstonJamaicaAprilSt. Lucia CarnivalCastriesSaint LuciaJulyAntigua CarnivalSt. John'sAntigua and BarbudaJulyDominica CarnivalRoseauDominicaFebruarySt. Vincent and the Grenadines CarnivalKingstownSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesJuneGrenada CarnivalSt. George'sGrenadaAugustBahamas Junkanoo CarnivalNassauBahamasMayAruba CarnivalOranjestadArubaFebruaryCuraçao CarnivalWillemstadCuraçaoFebruarySt. Maarten CarnivalPhilipsburgSint MaartenAprilUS Virgin Islands CarnivalSt. Thomas, St. Croix, St. JohnUnited States Virgin IslandsApril-MayBritish Virgin Islands CarnivalTortolaBritish Virgin IslandsAugustAnguilla Summer FestivalThe ValleyAnguillaAugustCaribbean carnivals
Caribbean Carnivals around the world
Carnival culture is not just limited to the Caribbean. Due to the large Caribbean diaspora living in cities across the world, many countries outside of the Caribbean host annual Caribbean Carnivals.
For example, here's a short list of some Caribbean Carnivals worldwide:
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Miami Carnival - first week in October
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Caribana in Toronto, Canda - August
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Notting Hill Carnival in London - August
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Carnaval Tropical de Paris - July
Caribbean carnivals is a rich festive event that is enjoyed worldwide.