St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation

The mere mention of the words lifts one’s spirit and fills residents and visitors alike with feelings of excitement for the Caribbean’s longest annual festival. At three weeks in duration, St. Maarten’s Carnival attracts hundreds of tourists to, as Carnival’s slogan suggests, “Experience Life”, the St. Maarten way. To “play mas” and be part of a festival that is comprised of colorful parades, spectacular local and international concerts and a plethora of food that further proves that St. Maarten is the culinary capital of the Caribbean.Running from April to May, everyone gets caught up in the Carnival energy which eventually guide you to the one-of-a-kind venue that sets St. Maarten’s Carnival apart from any similar festival in the world: Carnival Village. St. Maarten’s Carnival has something for everyone. It’s no wonder then that you are being encouraged to “Come, Experience Life!”

The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation is the organization mandated to carry out the main carnival festivities on Sint Maarten during the month of April and early May every year.