2023 Carnival Calendar
AWM’s 2023 Caribbean Carnival calendar is a living, breathing document which will be revised frequently. Be sure to check back for updates.
This Caribbean carnival events/dates list is confirmed by government entities, tourism boards and/or other reliable means.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, this carnival calendar may fall inaccurate at any given moment. Execute your planning with the understanding that all events listed are subject to cancellation or postponement.
AWM is not responsible for cancellations, postponements, or any other changes to the events listed in this carnival calendar. As always, reference the sources directly and contact them for guidance.
April 2023
Tampa Bay Carnival 2023 is set to take place April 21-23 this year. For more information about their upcoming event, click here.
Saint Thomas is set to take place on April 29, 2023. For more information, click here.
May 2023
Saint Martin Carnival parade is May 1-2. For more information, head to their Facebook page here.
The Bahamas carnival parade date is May 20, 2023, and will take place in Nassau. For more information, click here.
Yes, there are TWO CARNIVAL EVENTS HAPPENING IN THE SAME CITY on MAY 27th. For 2023, I do recommend you attend Downtown Atlanta. To find out why, click here.
Information on (Downtown) Atlanta Carnival can be found here.
Information on Atlanta-Dekalb Carnival can be found here.
Recommended (Downtown) Atlanta bands – Entice, We Kinda Ting, Mas with Panache
Downtown Orlando carnival will take place May 28, 2203. For more information, click here.
San Francisco Carnaval parade is on May 28th, 2023. If you would like more information, please click here.
June 2023
Bermuda Carnival will take place in Hamilton, Bermuda on 19 June 2023. For more information click here.
South Carolina Carnival parade is on June 11, 2023. For more information on this event. click here. I recommend you stay in downtown Columbia, SC, but there are also cheaper alternatives in West Columbia
New Orleans Carnival parade will be held on June 25, 2203. For more information, click here.
July 2023
Houston Carnival is set to take place 2 July, 2023. For more information, click here.
Caymas is scheduled to take place on 1 July 2023. For more information on the event, click here.
Vincy Mas is scheduled to take place in Kingstown, SVG on July 11. For more information, click here.
Jamaica Carnival I set to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 16, 2023. For more information, click here.
Saint Lucia Carnival is set to take place in Gros Islet on July 17 and 18. For more information, review my St Lucia carnival guide here.
Virginia Beach is set to take place in on July 23, 2023. For more information about this event, click here.
August 2023
Grand Kadooment is set to take place on August 7, 2023, in St. Michael, Barbados. For more information, click here.
SpiceMas is set to take place in St. George, Grenada on August 14 and 15. For more information, click here.
Caribmask is set to take place in Raleigh, NC, on August 19. 2023. for more information, click here.
Recommended bands: Unity Mas Band, Flamboyant Feathers, Ultra Mas Band
Worcester Carnival is set to take place in Worcester, MA on August 27, 2023. For more information, click here.
Notting hill carnival is set to take place on August 27, 2023 in London, England. For more information, click here.
Toggle ContentAntigua Carnival is set to take place in St. Johns, Antigua, on July 7 and 8. For more information, click here.
September 2023
New York Carnival (Also known as Brooklyn Carnival) is set to take place on September 4, 2023. For more information, click here.
Dallas Carnival is set to take place on September 17 in Dallas, TX. For more information, click here.
October 2023
Miami Carnival is set to take place in Miami, FL on October 8. For more information, click here.
Tobago Carnival returns for its second year October 27 – 29. The website has not been updated, but check back frequently for updates here.
