2020 Martinique Carnival Programme

Photo: Comité Martiniquais du Tourisme

 

Carnaval de Martinique 10A

JANUARY

January 11

Kaval Bwennzeng Festival – Fort-de-France, La Savane 7:00 pm

Konkou Lavwa Vidé – Fort-de-France, La Savane 7:00 pm

January 19

Foyal Parade – Fort-de-France – Route: Alfassa Boulevard – Chevalier Sainte Marthe Boulevard – Bouillé Street – Général de Gaulle Boulevard – Liberté Street – Ernest Deproge Street 4:00 pm

January 23

Documentary screening “Vidé” on the Carnival of Martinique – Le Lamentin, Petit Bambou Cultural Centre 6:00 pm-10:00pm

January 25

Bal Péyi – Fort-de-France, Esplanade Henri Guedon, Front de mer 7:00 pm

January 30

Conference débat : “The role and place of the sing in Martinique Carnival” – Fort-de-France, Place de la Savane 6:30 pm

January 31

Parade nocturne / Night Parade 2nd edition – Bellefontaine 6:00 pm

Kil-Ti-Val Gwo Mon 2nd edition – Gros Morne from 9:00 am

The Carnival Kreol Show 4th edition – Le Diamant 8:00 pm

Carnaval de Martinique 5B

FEBRUARY

February 1

Best of Karnival  5th edition – Parade by night – Fort-de-France, Quartier Dillon 8:00 pm

February 2

Sarrault Parade / Parade de Sarrault – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Festi Déboulé 2nd edition, Parade of the Groups – Sainte-Anne 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Vidé / Parade – Bellefontaine, Verrier 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

From February 4 to March 5

Photo exhibition of the Balan group – Le Lamentin, Cultural Centre of the town centre

February 7

Conference “The origin of the Lamentin Street Orchestras” – Le Lamentin, Aliker Square 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

February 8

Schoelcher Carnival Run – Schoelcher, Madiana Beach 2:00 pm

La Parade des Alizés / Trade Winds Parade – Sainte-Marie, streets of the town centre 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Kalbas’ Chô 2nd edition – Le Lamentin, Mahaut Square Calebassier 8:00 pm-midnight

February 8, 15 and 22

Kannaval épi Bagay Bò ay workshop – Fort-de-France, Chateauboeuf Cultural Centre 10:00 am-12:00 pm

February 9

Election the Queen of the North 2020 – Basse-Pointe, Salle des Fêtes/Festival Hall 2:00 pm

Pelletier City Val – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Vidé / Parade – Bellefontaine, Fond Boucher 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

February 21

Parade of Schools – Le Lamentin, streets of the town centre 8:30 am-11:00 am

February 16

Vidé / Parade – Bellefontaine, Cheval Blanc 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

February 23 (Dimanche Gras)

“Jou Ouvè” – Vidé (Parade) in Pyjamas with the band Tanbou Bò Kannal – Fort-de-France 04:30 am

Big Parade with King Vaval – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm

Big Parade with King Vaval – Fort-de-France 4:00 pm

Danmyé fights and display (Martinican martial art) with Lawonn Danmyé – Fort-de-France, Place de la Savane 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

February 24 (Lundi Gras)

Vidé (Parade) An Pyjama lévé” – Schoelcher, 4 Departures: Cluny, Terreville, La Démarche et Ravine Touza, Finish: Place des Arawaks 05:00 am

Big Parade with King Vaval – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm

Big Parade with King Vaval – Fort-de-France 4:00 pm

Danmyé fights and displays (Martinican martial art) with Lawonn Danmyé – Fort-de-France, Place de la Savane 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

February 25 (Mardi Gras)

Vidé (Parade) in Pyjamas & Traditional Breakfast “Tinin Lan Mori” – Le Lamentin, Departure: Bourg, Finish: Place d’Armes 4:00 am

Red Devils Day

Big Parade with King Vaval – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm

Big Parade with King Vaval – Fort-de-France 4:00 pm

Danmyé fights and display (Martinican martial art) with Lawonn Danmyé – Fort-de-France, Place de la Savane 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

February 26 (Ash Wednesday)

Big Parade in black and white – Le Lamentin 3:00 pm

Big Parade in black and white – Fort-de-France 4:00 pm

Danmyé fights and displays (Martinican martial art) with Lawonn Danmyé – Fort-de-France, Place de la Savane 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Burning of King VavalFort-de-France, Sea Front 7:00 pm