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Experience the ultimate spectacle of artistry, size, and cultural pride at the National King & Queen of the Bands showcase!

This breathtaking competition features towering, intricate costumes worn by the leading masqueraders of each carnival band. Each regal piece—crafted from steel frames, fabric, and feathers—tells a story: history, folklore, fantasy, or modern culture. Presented under dramatic lighting and to pulsating rhythms, it’s a showstopper of craftsmanship and performance.

Contestants are judged on creativity, craftsmanship, movement, and overall impact—with each costume several feet wide, some requiring wheels to navigate the stage