St Maarten Carnival 2024

St Maarten Carnival 2024

Celebrate Carnival in the Caribbean in St Maarten and enjoy colourful parades, spectacular pageants, Calypso competitions, energetic bands concerts and delicious carnival cuisine.

• Are you visiting for Carnival? Stay at the Holland House Beach Hotel located on Front Street with beach views, Caribbean decor and direct beach access.

St. Maarten / St.Martin

• Next Edition: April 18th – May 5th 2024.
• St. Maarten is the smallest island in the world, shared by two nations, France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• The island celebrates Carnival twice, once on the French side (during the traditional dates before Ash Wednesday) and once on the Dutch side in late April.
• Carnival on St. Maarten is the biggest event of the year and one of the island’s largest attractions.

The Carnival

• St. Maarten Carnival is officially the longest Carnival in the Caribbean, spanning eighteen days.
• The main Carnival events are held on and around April 30th, the birthday of the former Queen of The Netherlands.
• Highlights of the event include three spectacular parades and a bustling carnival village.
• Stay at the Belair Beach hotel, with direct access to a beautiful sandy beach and just a 10-minute ride to the Carnival celebrations.

The Carnival Village

• St. Maarten’s Carnival Village is a purpose-built giant circular enclosure featuring 80 different booths and a large stage.
• The booths transform into shops, bars and restaurants, selling handmade artisanal goods and toys.
• Sample some delicious Carnival dishes, including BBQ meats and Johnny Cakes.
• The Carnival village is located  on Pond Island in the capital city, Philipsburg.

The Parades

• The Carnival Grand Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, and the second-day parade is on Wednesday, May 1.
• The most significant event is the Grand Carnival Parade which lasts around 3 hours.
• Spectators line the seafront of Philipsburg from early afternoon, with many arriving hours earlier to grab the best viewing spot.
• The parade features an endless display of costumes, floats, steelpan bands, dancers, singers, and musicians who make their way through the capital’s streets.

Philipsburg

• Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch side, Sint Maarten. The capital holds many cultural monuments, endless shopping options and excellent restaurants.
• It is also home to Great Bay Beach, one of the largest St Maarten beaches, the Philipsburg Boardwalk and Front Street, perfect for shopping and watching the Carnival parade.

Recommended Hotels in St.Maarten | St.Martin

We have chosen hotels the keep you close to the night life and restaurants on the island

Hilton Vacation Club,    The Villas at Simpson Bay,    Sonesta Ocean Point,    Hilton Flamingo Beach