Event· Sint Maarten (Dutch side)· Leeward Islands
St Maarten Carnival
18° 1.4′ N · 63° 2.9′ W · approximate
Sint Maarten's Carnival takes over Philipsburg in April-May, while the French side celebrates its own Carnival in February - two seasons of parades, music and jump-ups.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate (central Philipsburg). Dutch Carnival is in April/May; French Carnival in February. Expect road closures and busy anchorages around the parades.
Best for
Caribbean carnival culture
Season
French side February; Dutch side April-May
Nearby
- Ocean Lounge (Holland House, Philipsburg)0.2 NM away
- Philipsburg Boardwalk Bars & Restaurants0.2 NM away
- Philipsburg Front Street & Boardwalk0.2 NM away
- Bobby's Marina (Philipsburg)0.3 NM away
- Great Bay Anchorage (Philipsburg)0.3 NM away
- Laundry at Bobby's Marina (Philipsburg)0.3 NM away
- Chesterfield's (Dock Maarten Marina)0.4 NM away
- Fairway Mark It (Philipsburg)0.4 NM away