Hosted by the same organization as Vancouver’s Carnaval del Sol, Langley’s Carnavalito on the Road event is a new Latin festival in the Fraser Valley.

For the event’s official website, visit Latincouver.ca.

This article includes the following information about Carnavalito on the Road:

Event Location | Carnavalito Plazas | Entertainment Schedule | Other Information

Carnavalito on the Road in Langley

The Carnavalito on the Road is a free, one-day celebration of Latin culture. Carnavalito means “little carnival” in Spanish. The event has this name because it’s an offshoot of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival and the rest of the Latin American Experience events in July.

This event is not a direct part of the Latin American Experience, but it’s related, and takes place in September.

In 2024 Carnavalito on the Road happens on Saturday, September 7th.

Where is the Carnavalito?

The festival takes place at Douglas Park in Langley. It begins at 11:00 am and runs until 8:00 pm. There is public parking nearby as well as bus stops for those who prefer to take public transit.

Admission to the Carnavalito is entirely free, although donations are encouraged.

For full details about the event visit the Carnavalito on the Road website.

The Carnavalito Plazas

Similar to Carnaval del Sol in Vancouver in the summer, the event grounds at the Carnavalito are made up of various plazas. There aren’t quite as many of them as there are at Carnaval del Sol, but there are still six to explore.

The biggest areas are the Main Plaza and the Family & Kids Plaza. They feature music, dancing and other fun activities. The full schedule for the live entertainment is listed further down.

The Community Plaza gives the chance for people who either just arrived in Canada or are only here temporarily to connect with others. There are a couple of workshops as well as a panel discussion about the struggles that migrant workers face.

The Food Plaza and Beer Plaza are the places to go for refreshments. There are around a dozen food vendors as well as a number of drink vendors selling both beer and cocktails. Finally, the Artisan Plaza features a Latin market with the chance to see plenty of art and culture.

Carnavalito Entertainment Schedule

Below is the entertainment schedule for the Carnavalito in 2024 (as of early August). All of these performances take place in the Main Plaza. For the most up to date details, visit the Carnavalito on the Road webpage.

12:00 pm – Opening Ceremony
12:30 pm – Mexico Vivo
1:30 pm – Meni Axe Band
2:45 pm – Los Duendes
4:00 pm – Grupo RM
5:15 pm – Abraxas
6:15 pm – Tren Al Sur
7:20 pm – Rumba 7

Other Information

To learn more, check out the Carnavalito on the Road webpage.

For information on other Latin events in the Lower Mainland, see our article on the Latin American Experience series, or click on one of the following articles: