Sugar Mas 2023-2024 Carnival Events Calendar for St. Kitts & Nevis

Get ready for the vibrant and colorful Sugar Mas 2024-2025 carnival season in St. Kitts & Nevis! This year’s carnival is packed with exciting events, from traditional folklore and parades to high-energy parties and pageants. To make sure you catch all the highlights, we’ve put together a simple, easy-to-follow calendar with all the dates you need.

Bookmark this guide to stay up-to-date and plan your carnival experience!

November 2024 – Sugar Mas Kickoff

• Saturday, November 25
  Sugar Mas Awards
  Opening ceremony to honor contributors to St. Kitts & Nevis Carnival.
• Friday, December 1
  SKELEC Power Soca Monarch Eliminations
  Start of the Soca Monarch competition.

December 2024 – Countdown to Carnival

• December 2-3 (Sat-Sun)
  Senior Calypso Monarch Eliminations
  Calypsonians compete for a spot in the finals.
• December 4-7 (Mon-Thu)
  In the Spirit of Christmas
  A week of Christmas festivities and cheer.
• Friday, December 8
  Festive Friday
  Celebrate with music and entertainment.
• Sunday, December 10
  Junior Calypso Show
  A showcase of young calypso talent.
• Wednesday, December 13
  Minister’s Cocktail Reception
  A formal gathering hosted by the Minister of Culture.
• Thursday, December 14
  Senior Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals
  Finalists battle for a place in the grand finale.

December 2024 – Carnival Begins

• Friday, December 15
  Opening of National Carnival
  Official start of Sugar Mas 2023-2024.
• Saturday, December 16
  Ties and Tiaras Family Gala
  A family-friendly event for all ages.
• Sunday, December 17
  Sugar Mas Rock the Runway
  A glamorous fashion show celebrating Caribbean style.
• Tuesday, December 19
  Miss Teen St. Kitts & Nevis Pageant
  Young contestants compete for the Miss Teen title.
• Wednesday, December 20
  Folklore Galore
  Experience traditional folklore and cultural displays.
• Thursday, December 21
  Soca Monarch Finals
  The high-energy Soca Monarch competition finale!

December 2024 – Peak Carnival Events

• Friday, December 22
  Love Fest Pure Bliss
  A lively night filled with music and celebration.
• Saturday, December 23
  Midnight Escape Street Festival
  Street festival celebrating local arts and culture.
• Sunday, December 24
  Boozy Brunch & Boat Ride
  Start Christmas Eve with festive gatherings and a boat party.
• Tuesday, December 26
  J’ouvert
  A pre-dawn street party and a carnival highlight!
• Wednesday, December 27
  Panorama Competition
  Steel pan bands compete in this exciting showcase.
• Thursday, December 28
  Miss St. Kitts & Nevis Queen Pageant
  See contestants compete for the title of Carnival Queen.
• Saturday, December 30
  National Junior Carnival Parade
  A colorful parade featuring the youth of St. Kitts & Nevis.
• Sunday, December 31
  New Year’s Eve Gala
  Ring in the New Year with a gala celebration.

January 2025 – Grand Finale

• Monday, January 1
  Grand Carnival Parade
  Celebrate the New Year with the biggest parade of the season!
• Tuesday, January 2
  Last Lap Parade
  The final parade to close out Sugar Mas 2023-2024.
• Friday, January 5
  Jou-Rade
  A unique jouvert-style parade to end the carnival season.

Plan Your Sugar Mas Experience!

This calendar covers all the major events for Sugar Mas 2024-2025. Whether you’re here for the parades, the music, or the pageantry, there’s something for everyone in St. Kitts & Nevis this carnival season.

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