Martinica carnival

• Location: Fort-de-France and towns across Martinique (French Caribbean)

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins in January and culminates on Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~6 weeks (main events during the 4 days before Lent)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets of Fort-de-France and various communes

• Organizer: Local municipalities and cultural associations

• Established: 18th century origins with strong Afro-Caribbean and French influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but elaborate and themed costumes are central and strongly encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes