Carnival is always a feather-filled fun weekend!
Cayman carnival season usually takes place in May, however due to COVID-19 measures, carnival was cancelled in 2020 and reinstated in 2021 during May (Batabano) and August (CayMAS). Batabano 2022 is set to take place April 30th-May 8th.
Batabano
The Batabano Committee run many exciting events between in the week leading up, including the Junior Batabano Parade. Be sure to check out their website for a full calendar of events.
There are many colourful and festive mas bands that participate in Batabano including Tribal Carnival Cayman, Fresh Carnival, Renegade Mas, Party Animal, Revel Unit,, Local Carnival, Kaotic, Quinntessential Movement and Mas Azucar.
Braccanal
The Braccanal parade brings together colourful costumes, soca music, enthusiastic revellers and delicious Caymanian dishes.
CayMAS
Several local Mas Bands participate, including Chicken Run, Kalabbra, Liquid Ice and Swanky International.