Trinidad’s Carnival Events
1st March
Soca Brainwash
Port of Spain
Soca Brainwash, happening on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Mary’s College Grounds, is a premier pre-carnival event. With its “Comic World” theme, world-class DJs, artistic displays, and all-inclusive food and drinks, it’s an unmissable celebration of music, creativity, and Carnival spirit.
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1st March
Kings and Queens Competition,
The Kings and Queens Competition, or Dimanche Gras, is a key event in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. It features intricately designed costumes and floats tied to mas band themes, with participants presenting their creations for judging. The event also includes the finals of the National Carnival Calypso Monarch competition, showcasing top calypso artists.
Queen’s Park Savannah
19:00
3rd March
J’OUVERT
J’ouvert, happening on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM (with some festivities continuing into the morning), marks the official start of Carnival. Revelers, covered in paint, mud, or oil, flood the streets, dancing to the energetic rhythms of soca and calypso music. This wild and free-spirited celebration captures the essence of Carnival, embracing freedom and community.
Port of Spain
04:00
3rd March
4th March
Carnival Monday & Tuesday Parade (Mas Parade)
The Carnival Monday and Tuesday Parade begins at 8:00 AM and runs until 6:00 PM or later on both days. As the season's main event, it features masqueraders in vibrant, elaborate costumes parading through Port of Spain, dancing to the electrifying rhythms of soca and calypso. This iconic celebration is the heart of Trinidad Carnival.
Port of Spain
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