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!
Batabano 2025 is fast approaching so be sure to check out their website for registration, costume information, event tickets and much more.
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 2025
Cayman's newest carnival event, CayMAS, will be held on Saturday the 5th July 2025. Catch the 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.