The dates for Cozumel Carnival 2024 are confirmed and the biggest celebrations and parades are on the nights of Saturday, February 10; Sunday, February 11 and Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2024. It's the 150th Cozumel Carnival, so expect it to be big!
The island's spectacular annual Mardis Gras has 150 years of history and is held around February every year, although the exact dates vary.
In the weeks before the main events there is also an exciting program of "pre-Carnival" warm-up events, including the presentation and election of Carnival Kings and Queens, with dancing, performances, and live music from top singers and groups. To get an idea, see the full Cozumel Carnival program from 2020 published below.
'Fat Tuesday' concludes events every year with dazzling technicolor processions along Cozumel's downtown oceanfront. Costumed revellers battle in dancing competitions and bands play live music around the city.
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 is held with the traditional burning of Juan Carnaval.
Cozumel Carnival 2024 Program
Wed, Feb 7 |
Grand Opening and Coronation of Carnival Kings and Queens. 7:30pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
Thu, Feb 8 |
Group Competitions - Kindergarten and Infant School Categories. Presentation of the Special King and Queen. 6pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
Fri, Feb 9 |
Costume Competitions - Baby, Kindergarten and Infant School Categories, and Pets. 10am, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
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Group Competitions - Youth and Open Categories. Live music from Alma Libre. 10pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
Sat, Feb 10 |
First Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown |
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Live music. 9pm, Downtown Plaza - Parque Benito Juarez |
Live music from Grupo Cañaveral. 10pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
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Sun, Feb 11 |
Second Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown *FREE* |
Live music. 9pm, Downtown Plaza - Parque Benito Juarez |
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Live music from Los Amigos Invisibles. 10pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
Mon, Feb 12 |
Ceviche Festival 3pm, Downtown Plaza - Parque Benito Juarez |
Paint and Run Race. 5pm, Downtown Plaza - Parque Benito Juarez |
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Live music. 7pm, Downtown Plaza - Parque Benito Juarez |
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Grand Ball. Live music from Super Lamas. 9pm, Carnival Palace, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
Tue, Feb 13 |
FAT TUESDAY - Final Grand Carnival Parade. 6pm, Oceanfront Downtown |
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Grand Finale Concert. Live music from Maluma. After the parade, Carnival Terraza, APIQROO |
Wed, Feb 14 |
Awards Ceremony and Traditional Burning of Juan Carnaval 8pm, City Hall Park - Parque Quintana Roo |
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