Saint Lucia Carnival 2026

Saint Lucia Carnival is the island's most colourful celebration, held each July with two main days of events: J'Ouvert (the early-morning paint and powder parade) and the Grand Carnival Parade. The weeks leading up to carnival are filled with soca competitions, calypso finals, and all-inclusive fêtes. Saint Lucia carnival combines the best of Trinidad carnival tradition with the intimate, lush tropical beauty of this volcanic island.