Grupo Puntacana announced the 17th edition of the Punta Cana Carnival, to be held on Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21st, 2026, on Boulevard 1ro. de Noviembre at Punta Cana Village.

On Friday, February 20th, the festivities begin with the Carnival Gala for the Punta Cana community, offering a first look at the signature dance troupes: Las Musas de Punta Cana and Los Tres Caras, along with live music.

On Saturday, February 21st, the gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the grand parade begins at 4:00 p.m., featuring more than 20 dance troupes and over 1,500 national and international carnival-goers, celebrating Dominican folklore and culture. More than 15,000 attendees are expected.

During the event, the public will be able to enjoy the coronation of King or Queen Momo, the festival’s biggest surprise, as this distinction is awarded to prominent and influential national figures who inspire Dominican society through their work.

In 2025, the renowned two-time Olympic and two-time world champion in athletics, Félix Sánchez, was crowned King Momo of the Carnival Parade.

In previous years, 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 crowned King Momo.

The Punta Cana Carnival is a free event open to the general public, and tickets will be available for purchase through the event’s digital platforms.

Source: La Informacion