Mas Domnik carnival

• Location: Roseau and towns across Dominica

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (with events throughout February)

• Duration: ~2 weeks (main events concentrated over 2–3 days)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets of Roseau and surrounding communities

• Organizer: Dominica Festivals Committee and Discover Dominica Authority

• Established: 19th century roots; formalized in the 20th century

• 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 costumes are essential for masqueraders; traditional dress is encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes