Arguably the biggest and best-loved festival in St Lucia, Carnival sees the streets burst to life in a riot of colour, music and celebrations. Events take place throughout June and July culminating in the two main parade days. Most people don fancy dress for the colourful parade through the streets of Castries where calypso and steelpan bands compete with each other to perform the loudest and most energetic sets. Loved by locals and visitors alike, this is a fun event that involves the whole community. Other arts, dance, film and music events take place in the weeks leading up to Carnival weekend.

Times
Events take place all day but things really get into full swing around 2000 each evening.