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Carnival Attractions Type: Events Map Ref: RO
 
Roseau, Dominica
 


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Held at the traditional pre-Lenten time, it involves two days of 'jump-up' in Roseau and other villages as well as parades, Calypso and Carnival Queen contests.

Carnival starts with a grand opening parade and includes events such as Pan By the Bay, a Carnival Queen show, the Calypso Monarch Show and the two days of traditional jump-up, Carnival Monday & Carnival Tuesday.

On Ash Wednesday, there is also 'Vaval' - the closing of Carnival, held in the village of Dublanc and in the Carib Territory.

Dates for Carnival Monday & Tuesday:

2008: 4th & 5th February

2009: 23rd & 24th February

2010: 15th & 16th February

2011: 7th & 8th March

Note that Carnival activities start about one month before Carnival Monday/Tuesday.

Visit this Carnival Page for all the details.

Enjoy the spirit of Carnival - play our Carnival Seek-A-Word Game.   


Kid-friendly! This activity has been kid-tested.

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