SCDF expects a great event that will jolt the celebrations into full swing. Carnival is this year themed "Looking Splendid and Fine, for Carnival 2009" and officially runs from April 16th to May 4th 2009; the official start off event is the Opening Jump Up on April 16th. The season winds down with the traditional burning of King Momo in the Festival Village.
In between those two dates is a joyful rollercoaster ride of activities, parties and top notch musical performances, lasting no less than 19 days. Everyone is invited to join in, whether it be leaping lips first into the daytime culinary spectacle of the Festival Village, jamming along during the parades, or while enjoying one of the shows that are lined up for this season. Being the 40th anniversary of the island's premier festivity, this will be one Carnival no one will want to miss!
