Carnaval and Feb 27th in Sosua

Sosua not a big carnival town and little is done to publicly celebrate important days. Not sure if Feb 27 will be observed on the 27th or on a Friday or Monday to make a long weekend, as is often done.

On major holidays, banks and offices close. Supermarket in Sosua will be open as will bars and restaurants. Not much shopping in Sosua at any time, but on major holidays some places close and others stay open.

Don't expect much local color of the sort you are thinking about in Sosua during your visit.

I believe they close down the main drag and throw one mean party with bands.

dougiej said:

I believe they close down the main drag and throw one mean party with bands.

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That is quite possible.These are sponsored by one of the big beer companies..

There will be plenty of parties and maybe even a small parade or two, but I think Ken2 was referring to the massive affairs they have in other cities through the DR.

Sosua's revelries do not rival those other huge parades and festive frivolities. Just some merrymaking on a much smaller scale.