Looking for a Carnival experience that feels like home, but hits different? This Christmas and New Year’s, join us in St. Kitts for Sugar Mas 54, our island’s biggest cultural celebration. From the infectious rhythms of J’ouvert to the colorful crescendo of the Grand Parade, Sugar Mas is where the Caribbean comes alive.
Sugar Mas blends the traditions of St. Kitts’ festive season with the electric energy of Carnival. The action spans four incredible weeks, starting December 6 and culminating in an exuberant, full-day finale on January 2 featuring troupes in handcrafted costumes and rhythmic street performances. It’s color, creativity, and culture on the move – the ultimate send-off for Sugar Mas.
Whether you’re flying over for a fete or staying for the full season of revelry, St. Kitts is calling you. Come, celebrate every minute of the mas!
Sugar Mas Musts
J’OUVERT – DECEMBER 26 (BOXING DAY)
This is the one you’ve heard about! Before the sun comes up, thousands of revelers hit the streets covered in mud, paint, and powder for a full-on early morning jam!
GRAND PARADE – JANUARY 1
Carnival reaches its peak with a full-day street parade! Culture, music, and community take center stage in a not-to-be-missed finale featuring lively troupes in colorful costumes and DJ trucks pushing Kittitian soca into every corner of Basseterre.
LAST LAP – JANUARY 2
Carnival comes to an end as revelers parade the streets on the final
day with energetic rhythms, closing out the successful festivities of a vibrant celebration that pays homage to the island’s ancestral heritage.
Sugar Mas Essentials
Follow Along
Keep up with the Sugar Mas merriment on the official Sugar Mas 52 Instagram page at @skncarival.
Mark Your Calendar
The Sugar Mas calendar is packed with energy and culture. Whether
you’re here for the fetes, the folklore, or the food, there’s something
colorful happening every day.
Get Tickets
Join the fun! Find tickets to events and fetes with ease through
the link below. Simply look for the events tagged Sugar Mas ‘52!
Getting Here is Easy
With regional carriers and direct flights, St. Kitts is just a short hop away—and once you land, you’re not just a visitor, you’re family.