Step into the web portal of St. Maarten's Carnival and let the mere mention of these words uplift your spirit with excitement for the Caribbean's longest annual festival. This three-week extravaganza beckons hundreds of tourists to "Experience Life" the St. Maarten way, with colorful parades, spectacular local and international concerts, and an abundance of culinary delights that demonstrate why St. Maarten is the culinary capital of the Caribbean.

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Running from April to May, the Carnival energy sweeps everyone along, leading them to the exceptional venue that sets St. Maarten's Carnival apart from any other similar festival in the world: Carnival Village. With something for everyone, it's no wonder that visitors are encouraged to "Come, Experience Life!" at St. Maarten's Carnival.