Carnival is always a feather-filled fun weekend!
Batabano 2025
The name “Batabano” is synonymous with the Cayman Islands and the Caymanian way of life. A salute to Cayman’s turtling heritage, “Batabano” is the native name for the tracks left in the sand when sea turtles go ashore to nest, which has always been a cause for celebration in the Cayman Islands. Cayman Carnival Batabano is therefore ceremoniously held the first weekend in May as part of the celebration and awareness of the start of Turtle Nesting Season.
Established in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Carnival Batabano is a non-profit organisation, and is a multi-day carnival that includes a food festival, fetes, a street dance and a costume street parade. As the National Carnival of the Cayman Islands, Batabano is a major highlight on Grand Cayman’s cultural and entertainment calendar for residents and visitors who flock to the streets by the thousands!
With Batabano 2024 successfully completed and by all reports an amazing time had by all, eyes turn towards the future and Batabano 2025. As always, the organising committee have many exciting events planned for the weeks leading up to the Adult Street Parade, so be sure to check out their website for a full calendar of events when they become available.
List of events for Batabano 2025:
- Friday Nite Fete - Friday 2 May 2025
- Adult Batabano Parade - Saturday 3 May 2025
- Food Festival - Saturday 3 May 2025
- Las Lap Street Dance - Saturday 3 May 2025
- J'ouvert - Monday 5 May 2025
- Jr. Batabano - Saturday 10 May 2025
CayMAS 2024
Cayman's second annual carnival, CayMAS, was held in 2024 from Wednesday, 26th June to Monday, 1st July 2024. Catch the carnival parade along West Bay Road and enjoy an explosion of Caribbean music, dancing and costumes that brings George Town to life with steel pan bands, floats and a parade.