Carnival of Cayenne

The Carnival of Cayenne is an annual event held in Cayenne, French Guiana. Alongside the Kourou Carnival and the Saint-Laurent Carnival, it is one of the most significant carnivals in the region.

Carnival of Cayenne
Carnaval de Cayenne
Carnaval of Cayenne in 1903.
Statusactive
GenreCarnival
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Cayenne
CountryFrench Guiana (France)
Attendanceup to 20 thousand

The highlight of the carnival is the Parade of Cayenne (also known as the Parade of the Capital), featuring groups from Metropolitan France, Suriname, Brazil, and Caribbean, all of whom are invited to participate.

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