Braccanal carnival

  • Location: Braccanal, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

  • Category: Community Carnival

  • Dates/Time: Late July or early August (varies annually)

  • Duration: ~3 days

  • Attendance: Thousands of attendees

  • Venue: Streets and venues across Providenciales

  • Organizer: Braccanal Carnival Committee and local tourism partners

  • Established: 2016

  • Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

  • Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

  • Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

  • Participation Type: Participatory

  • Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

  • Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for masqueraders; festive dress encouraged for all attendees

  • Family-Friendly: Yes

  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes