It began as a series of “Festivities” gathering and parties to celebrate holidays a committee gathered together to create one large party fit for St. Martin. Held on the Queen’s birthday, the St. Martin Grand Carnival Parade incorporates all that is familiar when it comes to carnival in Caribbean islands. Food, dance, music, and eye catching costumes can found every which while on the parade road. The highlight from this carnival is always the floats. The labor hours put into these walking art installations truly pay off. St. Martin come carnival season always brings the color, beauty, and artistry.