J'Ouvert route — Sunday
4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Assemble: William Peter Boulevard, Castries
- William Peter Boulevard
- Jeremie Street
- John Compton Highway
- Vigie waterfront
- Finish: Sans Souci

Castries, St. Lucia · July 19 & 20, 2027
Two full parade days on the road in Castries, a week of fetes either side, and Caribbean Island Fest handling costume, hotel, transport and hospitality end to end.
Dates & schedule
Sat, July 17, 2027
Soca Monarch & Groovy Finals
Semi-finals night at the Sab in Castries — the island's biggest stage show.
Sun, July 18, 2027
J'Ouvert & private Island Fest fete
Pre-dawn paint and powder through Castries, then our members-only cool-down lime.
Mon, July 19, 2027
Carnival Monday — Parade of the Bands, Day 1
Full costume on the road from mid-morning, music trucks and drinks all day.
Tue, July 20, 2027
Carnival Tuesday — Parade of the Bands, Day 2
The main event: judging point, Queen's showcase and last lap into the night.
Parade routes
4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Assemble: William Peter Boulevard, Castries
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Assemble: Sans Souci / Vigie
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Assemble: Vigie / Castries waterfront
Routes follow the published Castries carnival corridor and are confirmed by the local committee closer to the date — we update registered travelers directly.
Booking
Send your details and an advisor confirms costume size, room and payment plan. Ready to pay now? Go straight to our secure booking portal.
Book on the portalInfo@CaribbeanIslandFest.com