Punta Cana Carnival Returns with Two Days of Celebration in Its 17th Edition
Punta Cana, La Altagracia. – Grupo Puntacana announced the seventeenth edition of the Punta Cana Carnival, to be held on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21, 2026, on Boulevard 1ro. de Noviembre at The Village Puntacana.
On Friday, February 20, the celebration begins with the Carnival Gala along the parade route for the Punta Cana community, unveiling a first look at the signature carnival groups: Las Musas de Punta Cana and Los Tres Caras, accompanied by live music.
On Saturday, February 21, doors open at 2:30 p.m., and the grand parade will begin at 4:00 p.m., featuring the participation of more than 20 carnival groups and over 1,500 national and international carnival performers, celebrating Dominican folklore and culture. Attendance is expected to exceed 15,000 people.
During the event, the audience will enjoy the crowning of the King or Queen Momo, the festival’s biggest gala surprise, as this honor is bestowed upon distinguished and influential national figures who inspire Dominican society through their work. In 2025, the renowned two-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion in athletics, Félix Sánchez, was crowned King Momo of the Carnival Parade.
In previous editions, figures such as Oscar de la Renta, Eddy Herrera, Marcos Díaz, Michel Camilo, José Antonio Molina, Freddy Ginebra, George Bell, and Milly Quezada, the first Queen Momo, have been honored with this title.
The Punta Cana Carnival is a free event open to the general public, and will feature ticketed viewing stands for those who wish to purchase passes through the event’s digital platforms.
For more information: 809-959-2714, visit @carnavaldepuntacana, or puntacana.com
Family Entertainment
This edition will feature food trucks and entertainment in a family-friendly and safe environment, as well as multiple surprises to be revealed throughout the celebration. Additionally, a children’s area will be available on Saturday, February 21 starting at 3:00 p.m., near Grupo Puntacana’s corporate building.
Sustainability
The event continues to promote sustainable best practices, including the distribution of recycling stations, the implementation of reusable cups, and the use of biodegradable disposables in the stands, with the goal of encouraging sustainability initiatives and reducing environmental impact.
About Grupo Puntacana
Grupo Puntacana is a pioneer in sustainable tourism, employing over 18,000 direct and indirect collaborators. For more than 55 years, the company has pursued the vision of developing a destination with the mission of creating a tourism community that respects nature and promotes social responsibility.
About the Punta Cana Carnival
The Punta Cana Carnival is the most anticipated artistic and cultural event in the Eastern region of the Dominican Republic. The cultural celebration was founded in 2008 as an initiative of Grupo Puntacana, with the goal of promoting Dominican folkloric traditions and those of invited countries to thousands of local and international visitors.
Among the emblematic carnival groups are Las Musas de Punta Cana, made up of women from the community who collaboratively design their carnival costumes each year, choosing themes that represent Dominican culture.
Las Musas de Punta Cana are accompanied by the Puntacana International School (PCIS) carnival group, featuring students and staff members who parade in creative costumes symbolizing environmental and cultural themes. Also participating is Los Tres Caras, the protectors of Las Musas.
