FORT-LIBERTÉ— Another weekend of vibrant color, music, and revelry filled the streets of Fort-Liberté as revelers continued the countdown to Haiti’s highly anticipated National Carnival, set for March 2-4. On this second weekend of celebrations, traditional Haitian music intertwined with modern influences, creating an atmosphere that was both nostalgic and fresh.
Creativity and artistry took center stage as revelers donned elaborate, handcrafted costumes—ephemeral yet breathtaking works of art—that added to the dazzling spectacle. From symbolic performances to playful processions, the festivities showcased the cultural richness and expressive spirit of the community.
Through photos and videos, experience the electrifying energy of Fort-Liberté’s pre-carnival celebrations, where dazzling costumes, pulsating rhythms, and the infectious joy of participants bring the streets to life.
The messenger
A mascot dressed in black and red, accompanied by Queen Gouloupette, parades down Fort-Liberté’s main street under the Circle of Triumph, delivering a symbolic message to authorities—urging them to reopen the Fort-Liberté trade port.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Vibrant spirits
Dressed in bright colors, white t-shirts, and red pants, two men parade through the streets of Fort-Liberté, carrying a child, embodying the joy of pre-carnival festivities. Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Dressed in bright colors, white t-shirts, and red pants, two men parade through the streets of Fort-Liberté, carrying a child, embodying the joy of pre-carnival festivities. Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Everyday life costumes
A group of young women and boys, dressed in everyday city attire, add energy and movement to the festivities, reflecting the seamless blend of daily life and carnival spirit.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
A group of young women and boys, dressed in everyday city attire, add energy and movement to the festivities, reflecting the seamless blend of daily life and carnival spirit.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
A group of young women and boys, dressed in everyday city attire, add energy and movement to the festivities, reflecting the seamless blend of daily life and carnival spirit.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
The Siray show
Men dressed in tattered and dirty clothing, known as “Siray,” bring an element of theatricality to the streets, capturing the raw energy and improvisational spirit of carnival.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Men dressed in tattered and dirty clothing, known as “Siray,” bring an element of theatricality to the streets, capturing the raw energy and improvisational spirit of carnival.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Men dressed in tattered and dirty clothing, known as “Siray,” bring an element of theatricality to the streets, capturing the raw energy and improvisational spirit of carnival.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
The wedding show
Dressed as brides, grooms, bridesmaids, and even a priest, revelers staged a playful wedding procession, adding a whimsical and theatrical flair to the festivities on Fort-Liberté’s main street, Estenio Vincent.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Dressed as brides, grooms, bridesmaids, and even a priest, revelers staged a playful wedding procession, adding a whimsical and theatrical flair to the festivities on Fort-Liberté’s main street, Estenio Vincent.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Dressed as brides, grooms, bridesmaids, and even a priest, revelers staged a playful wedding procession, adding a whimsical and theatrical flair to the festivities on Fort-Liberté’s main street, Estenio Vincent.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
Echoes of the past
Covered in syrup-stained pants, with chained hands and bare feet, these men evoke Haiti’s painful legacy of slavery, bringing history to life through performance.
Photo by Edxon Francisque, February 9, 2025, for The Haitian Times
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