The island's spectacular annual Mardis Gras has over 140 years of history and is held around February every year, although the exact dates vary.
In 2019, Fat Tuesday will be on March 5, and the UNCONFIRMED dates for the main week of events are Wednesday, February 27 to Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
So, the biggest celebrations and parades are expected on the nights of Saturday, March 2; Sunday, March 3 and Fat Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Events conclude every year on 'Fat Tuesday' with dazzling technicolor processions along Cozumel's downtown oceanfront.
Costumed revellers battle in dancing competitions and bands play live music around the city.
Carnival King and Queen.
People line the street, dancing with the performers and catching gifts that are showered on them.
After the oceanfront extravaganza, the music keeps playing and parties continue well into the night.
Then on the Wednesday after Fat Tuesday the closing ceremony will be held with the traditional burning of Juan Carnaval.
In 2018, the main week of events was from Wednesday, February 7 to Wednesday, February 14, 2018, and the biggest celebrations and parades were on the nights of Saturday, February 10; Sunday, February 11 and Fat Tuesday, February 13.
We will publish the final dates and full program for Cozumel Carnival 2019 here as soon as they are confirmed.
Cozumel Carnival 2018 Program
This was the official, confirmed program for the Cozumel Carnival 2018.
Pre-Carnival Events |
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Sat, Jan 13 |
Welcome and Introduction of King and Queen candidates with dancing and performances. Live performance by Willie Colon. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sun, Jan 14 |
First public presentation of the King and Queen candidates in costume. 7pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Sat, Jan 20 |
Presentation of the King and Queen candidates with costumes and dancing. Live performance by Jair y Son Latinos. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sun, Jan 21 |
Second public presentation of the King and Queen candidates in costume. 7pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Sat, Jan 27 |
Dancing and Voting for Cozumel Carnival King and Queen. Live music by Punto Cero. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sun, Jan 28 |
Announcement of winners and grand public presentation of elected Carnival King and Queen. Live music by Yoruba Son. 7pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Fri, Feb 2 |
Dancing and Voting for Diversity King and Queen. Live music by Lorena Herrera. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sat, Feb 3 |
Dancing and Voting for Cozumel Carnival Youth King and Queen. Live music by Genitallica. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sun, Feb 4 |
Dancing and Voting for Cozumel Carnival Children's King and Queen. 6pm, Moby Dick Hall |
| Tue, Feb 6 | Pets' Costume Competition. 6pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Carnival Events |
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Wed, Feb 7 |
Grand Opening and Coronation of Carnival Kings and Queens. Live music by La Fórmula Perfecta. 7pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Thu, Feb 8 |
Dancing Competitions - Infant, Kinder and Elementary School Categories. Presentation of the Special King and Queen. 6pm, Moby Dick Hall |
Fri, Feb 9 |
Costume Competitions - Infant, Kinder and Elementary School Categories. 10am, Moby Dick Hall |
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Dancing Competitions - All ages and First Ball. Live music from Combo Criollo. 9pm, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sat, Feb 10 |
First Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown *FREE* |
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Costume Contest and Second Ball. Live music from Super Lamas. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Sun, Feb 11 |
Second Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown *FREE* |
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Public Concert. Live music from Las Estrellas De Niche. 8pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Mon, Feb 12 |
Competitions and Third Ball. 9pm til late, Moby Dick Hall *TICKET* |
Tue, Feb 13 |
FAT TUESDAY - Final Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown *FREE* |
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Public Grand Finale Concert. Live music from Margarita "La Diosa de la Cumbia". 10pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
Wed, Feb 14 |
Awards Ceremony and Traditional Burning of Juan Carnaval 7pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo *FREE* |
*FREE* - Free event open to public. *TICKET* - ticketed event requires advance purchase of tickets from booth at City Hall. Events may be subject to change without notice.
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