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Carnival Weekend: The Big Build-Up

The final days before Carnival Monday are a blur of excitement, music, and last-minute preparations. Costumes get their finishing touches, masqueraders get their stamina up, and the streets get ready for madness.

Carnival Monday & Tuesday: The Grand Finale

After months of build-up, this is the main event. The streets of Port of Spain transform into a sea of glittering costumes, dancing bodies, and booming Soca trucks.

Parade of the Bands: Where the Magic Happens

Masqueraders in their feathered, jeweled, and beaded costumes take over the streets, dancing for hours behind massive music trucks. The best bands compete for the title of Band of the Year, but for most, it’s about pure joy and celebration.

Judging Points & Big Stages

To see the most breathtaking performances, find a spot at the Queen’s Park Savannah’s “Big Stage”, where bands give their most electrifying displays. Other judging points along the parade route showcase the full Carnival spectacle.

Last Lap: The Grand Send-Off

As the sun sets on Carnival Tuesday, the music slows, and revelers soak in the last moments of the festival. Some party straight into Ash Wednesday, heading to the beach for one final “Cool Down” before real life resumes.