History of the Martinique Carnival

Carnival is the most popular and eagerly awaited event of the year in Martinique. As soon as Christmas and New Year's Day are over, the sound of drums echoes through the island's neighborhoods, a sign that carnival groups are busy preparing. As you can imagine, Carnival in Martinique is not limited to a few days of celebration and excitement: it spans weeks of parades well before the days of revelry.