Dominican carnival combines history, art, music, and culture to vibrantly express our spontaneity and creativity with enchanting costumes, dances, and masks. Celebrations and costumes vary according to different DR regions. 🎭🎶🏛🌀 Popular characters include Diablo Cojuelo, Califé, Guloyas, and Roba la Gallina. It draws influences from Europe and Africa, and dates back to the colonial period to escape from pressures of religious tradition. 💃🏻 #GoDomRep #MyDR #dominicancarnival | GoDominicanRe

As February comes to an end, Santo Domingo is preparing for the most colorful Carnival event of all, the National Carnival Parade–held the first Sunday of March. This celebration brings together carnival groups and characters from around the country for one last, big carnival hurrah along the city’s Malecón waterfront boulevard. | GoDominicanRepublic

Dominican Carnival is rooted in a rich history and a passion for the celebration of life—a passion Ramón and Juan have been sharing for nearly 30 years. | GoDominicanRepublic