Cayenne French Guyana carnival

• Location: Georgetown and cities across Guyana

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: May 26 (coinciding with Guyana’s Independence Day)

• Duration: ~1 week (main events around Independence Day)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets of Georgetown and other major towns

• Organizer: Private promoters and Guyana Carnival Committee, with support from government and tourism bodies

• Established: 2018 (distinct from Mashramani)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Limited (modern, entertainment-focused event)

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are highly encouraged for parade participants and attendees

• Family-Friendly: Partially

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes