Dominican Republic Carnival is celebrated nationwide every Sunday in February, culminating in the massive National Carnival Parade on February 27 (Independence Day) in Santo Domingo. The carnival is known for its distinctive masks — the fearsome Diablos Cojuelos of La Vega and Santiago Carnival are among the most iconic in the Caribbean. Each city has its own carnival tradition: La Vega is famed for the most elaborate devil masks, while Santiago celebrates with colourful vejigantes.
Santo Domingo, DO
Dominican Republic Carnival 2027
Monday, February 1, 2027 · 6:00 PM
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