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Carnival in Jamaica

Road March

Carnival in Jamaica consists of fetes, several J'ouverts, and one day of pretty mas - the Sunday after Easter Sunday. The next parade day for Carnival in Jamaica will be Sunday, April 11, 2026.


Carnival Mas Band

If you want to participate in the carnival parade, I recommend that you purchase a costume with a carnival mas band. There are currently 3 carnival mas bands in Jamaica:


  • GenXS Carnival
  • Xodus Carnival
  • YardMas Carnival


Each carnival mas band will have its own parade route in and around New Kingston that starts in the morning, typically around 9/10am, and its own lunch spot in the afternoon. After lunch, each mas band will continue its parade route. The parade usually ends around 6pm.


Note that Bacchanal Jamaica is now a marketing partner with Xodus Carnival.


Airport

Carnival in Jamaica is held in Kingston, Jamaica. As such, I recommend that you fly into the Norman Manley International Airport (KIN). 


You can however fly into another airport like the Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and then rent a car, hire a driver, or take another form of transportation such as the Knutsford Express, to get to Kingston.


Accomodations

The parade route passes through New Kingston and I recommend hotels that are located in that area or nearby:

  • AC Hotel
  • Altamont Court
  • Christar Villas
  • The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • The Jamaica Pegasus
  • R Hotel
  • S Hotel (Spanish Court Hotel)
  • Shirley Retreat Hotel
  • Terra Nova All Suite


Carnival Concierge

Planning for carnival can be hectic! I recommend that you work with a concierge service if you need assistance with arranging fete tickets, accommodations, car rental, a driver, costume registration, costume collection and delivery. Here is a list of businesses that offer carnival concierge services in Jamaica:

  • Carnival Hunters
  • Carnival Made Easy
  • Kasey's Costume Couriers
  • Mango Reef Promotions


Fete Tickets

Visit this link to see a calendar list of fetes for Carnival in Jamaica from IAmSoca. You can purchase tickets for most fetes and events online. However, should you wish to purchase a physical ticket, I recommend that you connect with the following ticket ambassadors or ticket outlets:


Ambassadors

  • Keisha Kong
  • Danielle HoLung
  • Mark Lalor


Outlets

  • Morgan's Creek
  • The Life Store


Carnival Accessories

Do you need carnival to purchase stockings, carnival tights, ac carnival thigh bag, a carnival wrist pouch, or other carnival accessories? Here are some contact for you:


Brands

  • Carnivalista - discount code BELLE
  • Micles
  • MRCH
  • Peavey
  • StocKing by Kandi


In Store

  • Fontana
  • Party Experience


Online

  • Amazon


Hair Services

Here are some suggestions if you need hair services such as braids, ponytail, or a wig installation:

  • Blow by Blow
  • Hair By Jhade
  • NLPro Hair Co & Salon Studio (naturallylaced)
  • Nidge's Image
  • SoBabe


MakeUp

Book your makeup appointment in advance!

  • Carnival Glam Hub - discount code BELLE
  • Face Candy Studio
  • Face Forward Cosmetics - please tell Sharon that I sent you
  • Mas Ready Carnival
  • Mekie Doll - please tell Mekelia that I sent you


Skin Prep

Body Shimmer Products

  • byCela
  • immortelle


Spray Tanning Services

  • Juanita Diaz
  • SunlessGlowJamaica


Swimwear & Monday Wear

  • DST Swim
  • Miakalani
  • miSimBeachBabe
  • Swim Fest


Photography & Videography

  • Courtney Chen
  • Dacx Productions
  • Live Feed
  • OH Zeen
  • Peter Anguin, Penguin Photography
  • Rokin Entertainment
  • Savant Media Services Ltd
  • Sleek Jamaica Media
  • SKKAN Media


Packing For Your Carnival Trip

Click this link to see my suggested carnival packing list

Disclaimer

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When a booking is made with Carnival Glam Hub using the code BELLE a $10 discount is applied to the service and I also earn a commission


When a purchase is made with Carnivalista using the code BELLE a 10% discount is app

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