Festivals in Dominican Republic

Priscilla

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Member since 30 May 2013

Priscilla

26 July 2017 12:18:36

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Priscilla

26 July 2017 12:18:36

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Hello everyone,

What are the main festivals in Dominican Republic? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in?

When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last?

What activities go on during the festival? Is it necessary to buy tickets?

Are there any other events that take place in Dominican Republic that shouldn't be missed?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

planner

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Member since 28 December 2010

Santo Domingo

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planner

31 July 2017 19:20:10

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planner

31 July 2017 19:20:10

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Santo Domingo

Here every day is a party.....somewbere!!!

Easter is huge.

Christmas, new year through 3 kings day is huge.

Carnaval is huge.

Merengue festivals are huge.

Bob K

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Member since 25 June 2007

Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

01 August 2017 13:59:49

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Bob K

01 August 2017 13:59:49

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Sosua/Cabarete

Don't forget the upcoming jazz festival.

Bob K

DominicanadaMike

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Member since 21 July 2015

Punta Cana

DominicanadaMike

01 August 2017 14:54:05

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DominicanadaMike

01 August 2017 14:54:05

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Punta Cana

C'mon folks, times, dates, location, costs...

Punta Cana Carnaval in Dominican Republic

Grupo Puntacana celebrates the annual Punta Cana Carnaval on the 1st Saturday of March (Saturday, March 3, 2018) at Boulevard November 1st, located in Puntacana Village, opposite the Punta Cana International Airport. The celebration begins with a parade of international delegations from Aruba, Curacao, Haiti and Saint Martin, as well as a selection of the very best from the Dominican Republic.

The parade features more than fifteen of the top carnival troupes and is alive with colorful costumes and masks to showcase the cultural traditions and folklore of the country to thousands of locals and tourists from around the world. A live concert features music styles such as merengue, bachata and reggaeton marked the official end of Carnaval.

Room package with entrance available at The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club.

Entrance to the Punta Cana Carnaval is free, but tickets to sit on a stage during the event are available for purchase starting on February 1st.

The Punta Cana Carnaval is organized by Grupo Puntacana.

planner

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Member since 28 December 2010

Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic Expert

planner

01 August 2017 20:46:11

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planner

01 August 2017 20:46:11

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Santo Domingo

Dates change. Details change. Locations change. I dont have time to detail all that!!!

MM500

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Member since 10 May 2017

Zona Colonial, Nacional

MM500

14 August 2017 20:33:53

MM500

14 August 2017 20:33:53

Zona Colonial, Nacional

Along with thise mentioned ... each town has their " patronales" which they honor the patron saint of that town .. HUGE party . Also before Lent there is a big folklore carnival ( similaie to Mardi Gras) in La Vega

planner

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Santo Domingo

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planner

15 August 2017 13:56:05

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planner

15 August 2017 13:56:05

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Santo Domingo

That would be carnaval in La Vega. That is the biggest and maybe best in the country.

Destinys Mission

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Member since 28 July 2017

Cabarete, Puerto Plata

Destinys Mission

15 August 2017 23:08:43

Destinys Mission

15 August 2017 23:08:43

Cabarete, Puerto Plata

Better than Mardi Gras sounds amazing! We are from New Orleans, La., moving to Cabarete in less than a week. We are stoked, and can't wait to attend some gatherings.

Also, does anyone know if it's less costly to purchase art work in the area than bringing my own and framing it there?

Thanks in advance for any help.