Celebrations were greatly curtailed by the 2010 Haiti earthquake , although they still took place on a much-reduced scale , with only one quarter of the usual budget . There was disagreement among Haitians about whether or not it was appropriate to have the carnival at all in early 2011 . The 2011 carnival featured many costumed performers satirizing darker themes than usual , such as the post-earthquake cholera epidemic and the need for humanitarian relief . In 2012 , the carnival was held on a larger scale and was a success
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Haitian Carnival