Children's Mashramani

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Carnival & ParadeGeorgetown
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe Children's Mashramani parade runs its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GYD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Children's Mashramani in Georgetown

Georgetown holds a separate Children's Mashramani road parade in the days before the adult Republic Day celebrations, giving schools their own costume parade and competitions in dramatic poetry, calypso, dance, and masquerade. Thousands of students typically march. It is organized with Guyana's Ministry of Education and draws its own dedicated news coverage each year, distinct from the 23 February adult parade.

Georgetown runs a dedicated Children's Mashramani parade in the days before the national Republic Day celebrations, giving schools and youth groups their own costume and road parade separate from the adult Mashramani events on 23 February.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The Children's Mashramani parade runs its own set of judged competitions, including dramatic poetry, calypso, dance, masquerade, and hip hop, in addition to the costume and road parade itself, giving school groups multiple categories to compete in beyond simply marching

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The mystery stays covered

It is coordinated with Guyana's Ministry of Education rather than run purely as a municipal event, and schools use it to display student-designed costumes rather than professionally built mas costumes, a distinction that separates it visibly from the adult parade held about a week later

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Competition categories including dramatic poetry

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and hip hop alongside the costume road parade are established

The sacred route

Living ritual

recurring elements of the event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan the trip into Georgetown around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing for children marching or watching in the heat, plus sun hats for young participants in costume.

Safety

For Children's Mashramani, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

For Children's Mashramani, stay near the part of Georgetown you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

GYD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.80 N, 58.16 WOpen in Google Maps

Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

Nearest airportGEO — Cheddi Jagan
TransportPlan the trip into Georgetown around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor Children's Mashramani, stay near the part of Georgetown you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Georgetown via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Georgetown, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes and light clothing for children marching or watching in the heat, plus sun hats for young participants in costume.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guyana and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Children's Mashramani?

Children's Mashramani is listed for Past edition: 11–14 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Children's Mashramani take place?

The festival is listed in Georgetown, Guyana. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLeducation.gov.gy
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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