Carnival Calendar 2025 French Guiana - Complete Program

The 2025 Carnival of French Guiana: An Unforgettable ExperienceThe Carnival of French Guiana is a must-see event, recognized as the longest carnival in the world. This festive tradition reflects the cultural diversity of French Guiana and offers a unique experience to its participants. In 2025, the Carnival of French Guiana, spanning from January 11 to March 5, promises to be even more spectacular. With the King Vaval, Touloulous, Red Devils, and many other iconic characters, immerse yourself in two months of celebrations, parades, and traditions that delight both young and old. Here is the program for the 2025 Carnival of French Guiana. Mark your calendar, note the dates, and get ready for an unforgettable dive into Guianese culture!

2025 Carnival of French Guiana Program

Weekly Festivities

Every Saturday:

• Masquerade balls in the dancings, where Touloulous take center stage.

• Tololo nights for a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Key Dates for Carnival 2025

• Fat Sunday:

  March 2, 2025

• Fat Monday:

  March 3, 2025

• Fat Tuesday:

  March 4, 2025

• Ash Wednesday:

  March 5, 2025

2025 Carnival Calendar

📅 Saturday, January 11, 2025

• Official opening of the Carnival of French Guiana:

  • Arrival of King Vaval 2025.

  • Election of the 2025 Carnival Queen (in partnership with the municipality of Rémire-Montjoly).

  • Official opening of the dancings.

📅 Sunday, January 12, 2025 📍 Cayenne

• Grand Parade of "Touloulous d’Antan."

• Touloulous Challenge

  : open to all, registration required.

📅 Sunday, January 19, 2025 📍 Saint-Georges: Municipality parade featuring the arrival of the Carnival Prince.

📅 Sunday, February 2, 2025 📍 Matoury: Municipality parade.

📅 Saturday, February 8, 2025 📍 Iracoubo:

• Municipality parade.

• Face-to-face street band performances.

📅 Sunday, February 16, 2025 📍 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: Municipality parade.

📅 Friday, February 21, 2025

• Children’s parade ("Timoun Parade") in Rémire-Montjoly, themed "Tradition."

📅 Sunday, February 23, 2025 📍 Rémire-Montjoly: Early morning "Vidé" at 5:00 AM. 📍 Kourou: Grand Coastal Parade.

📅 Saturday, March 1, 2025

• Mizik-Lari de Guyane 1ère, in partnership with Rémire-Montjoly.

📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 📍 Matoury: Early morning "Vidé" at 5:00 AM. 📍 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: Official outing of the Jé-Frin.

📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 📍 Cayenne: Incineration of King Vaval 2025 to close the carnival.

Iconic Carnival Characters

The Carnival of French Guiana is filled with mythical characters who bring life to the streets and the masquerade balls:

• King Vaval:

  The symbol of the Carnival god.

• Touloulous:

  Mysterious female figures, covered from head to toe.

• Tololos:

  The male counterpart of the Touloulous.

• Red Devils:

  Representing the sins and chaos of the carnival period.

• Lanmo ("Death"):

  A frightening yet cathartic figure.

• Zombi Baréyé:

  A zombie from Creole legends.

Get ready to join this extraordinary celebration and experience the magic of the 2025 Carnival of French Guiana! 🎭✨