Hi Ronald,

The 2025 Carnival in Bocas del Toro, Panama will take place from February 28 to March 6, with the main event in Bocas Town. The carnival will include:

• February 28: Coronation of the queen and outdoor dancing
• March 1–4: Water trucks, parades, dancing groups, brass bands, fireworks, and outdoor dancing
• March 6: Burial of the Sardine

 
The carnival is a celebration of music, dancing, and fun, with activities including:

• Presentation of the devils
• Water bath (culecos)
• Parades of blocks
• Children games
• Beach activities
• Artists performing on the main stage

 
Carnival is not a public holiday in Panama, so most businesses will be open on their regular Sunday hours.

Bocas del Toro also hosts the Panama A Tropical Dream, an international bodyboarding tournament and festival