Port Douglas Carnivale began in 1993 and initially was designed to celebrate the opening of the tourist season and market Port Douglas as a holiday destination to both domestic and international visitors.

Carnivale is an award winning event and it is a week long party often described as the most exciting event of the year in Port Douglas.

A unique affair Port Douglas Carnivale is a celebration that attracts and inspires an enormous amount of participation from the local residents, businesses and industry. Almost the entire community actively takes part: be it in an event or as a spectator. As a result, the turnout grows from year to year and many tourists make a point of returning each year to be involved in the celebration of culture, wine and cuisine.

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