4 Unique St. Lucia Carnival Experiences You Don’t Want to Miss
Think St. Lucia Carnival is just feathers and parades? Think again! From a long-running weekly street party to an iconic landmark, this vibrant festival offers unforgettable moments.
Continue reading to discover four unique experiences that bring layers of joy, freedom, and magic to your Caribbean Carnival escape.
Gros Islet Street Party
Kick off your St. Lucia Carnival experience with a trip to the Caribbean’s longest-running weekly street celebration. Every Friday, Lucians and visitors head to this quiet town, transforming it into an iconic street party. You’ll find vendors selling jewelry and local crafts and restaurants and bars serving up tasty local dishes and drinks. Fuel up before you enjoy the party, with music from soca to reggae, and global tunes.
And yes, there was a lil sprinkle of rain to make de street party even nicer!
Duke’s Place is one of our go-to stops and you have to try some of the local flavored rum options — we couldn’t pass this up.
Carnival Monday & Tuesday Reversed
Unlike most Caribbean Carnivals, St. Lucia Carnival flips the script. Here, Carnival Monday is the day you wear your full costume and more relaxed “Tuesday Wear” is worn on Carnival Tuesday.
If you’re a carnival newbie, this switch will be beneficial for you!
Why? On Monday (i.e. parade day 1) you get the “pretty mas” out of the way—hit the road in your glam, feathers, glitters, and get all those amazing pics.
On Tuesday (i.e. parade day 2), you know what to expect and you’re in your relaxed wear, so you can free up and get on!
So pack your Tuesday Wear…and don’t be afraid to be creative and have fun with it.
Dennery Segment
Each island has unique elements, grounded in their culture and traditions, that are infused into their Carnival celebration. In St. Lucia, one of these elements is Dennery Segment—a high-energy genre that fuses Soca, Dancehall, and Zouk, with lyrics delivered in Kwéyòl. In addition to experiencing this local music on the road, there’s now a Dennery Segment show, where you can see live performances from artists, during St. Lucia Carnival season.
The Bum Bum Wall
During the parade, you’ll pass by the famous Bum Bum Wall, a painted ledge that has become a St. Lucia Carnival icon.
Masqueraders climb up and dance, pose for the ‘Gram, and simply let loose, fully embracing the carnival vibes. For us, it’s a statement of liberation and embracing the freedom and joy that Carnival brings.
Now over to you…
Each of these four experiences add a layer to St. Lucia Carnival, making it distinct and unique. They let you take your experience beyond the parade, costume, and fetes. They invite you to connect a little deeper with the Lucian culture and spirit as you embrace your freedom, self-expression, and joy.
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Til de next lime,
Team Events by Ashé
About us: Events by Ashé is a company that curates unique and life-changing Caribbean Carnival Experiences and we’re passionate about the Carnival lifestyle. We’re so passionate about Carnival we created Ultimate Trinidad Carnival, Ultimate Crop Over and Ultimate Spicemas to share these experiences with hundreds of clients around the world. Visit our website or click the links below to learn more!