General

Lucian Carnival 2025 climaxed in an explosion of colour and culture during J’Ouvert and the Parade of the Bands on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. A total of 10 bands competed in this year’s national Parade of the Bands and 7 in the J’Ouvert Parade.

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee announced the winners on Wednesday, 23 July, 2025 during a live press briefing held at the Bay Gardens Hotel. The results from J’Ouvert and the National Parade of the Bands are as follows:

J’Ouvert

Road March

Parade of the Bands

Lucian Carnival 2026 will be held from July 1 – 22, 2026.

A total of 10 bands with over 7,000 revellers will take to the streets on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, for the Parade of the Bands for Lucian Carnival 2025.

The parade will begin at 10 am on both days at the Choc Roundabout. The 10 participating bands include Xuvo Carnival Band, Fuzion Mas, Tribe of Twell, Xpressions Carnival Band, Island Tribe Carnival Band, Royalities Xtreme Carnival Band, Just 4 Fun, Pheonix Carnival Band, Legends Carnival Band, and Insonmeil Carnival Band.

Parade Route

The route for the Parade of the bands is as follows. The parade will commence at the Choc Roundabout and head south utilizing the south bound lanes towards the Vigie Roundabout, then turn right onto the John Compton Highway into the city. The Bands will then turn left onto Jn. Baptiste Street for judging near Anchorage, then make a right onto Darling Road, right onto Jeremie Street, left onto Peynier Street, right onto Micoud Street, right onto Manoel Street, right onto Jeremie Street and left onto John Compton Highway where they will make their return to the Choc Roundabout.Parade of the Band Route

The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) is working closely with the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, Saint Lucia Fire Service and Ministry of Health to ensure the safety of all revellers and spectators. Fully staffed medical tents will be strategically located along the parade route to provide immediate response to any emergencies. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will be out in full force across both days, ensuring the safety, order, and smooth flow of the festivities.

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has issued its Traffic Management Plan for the two-day event. Motorists are urged to observe all signage, follow directions from traffic personnel, and make use of alternative routes and back roads to avoid unnecessary congestion and delays. Park and Ride services are available for revellers from Orange Grove parking lot and near Northern Electrical in Bois D’Orange.Bank Road Traffic Route into the City

Organizers are appealing to all patrons and residents to plan ahead and exercise patience and caution during this festive period.

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) encourages everyone to participate safely and respectfully as Saint Lucia celebrates the national spectacle of the Parade of the Bands.

For continued updates, follow @CarnivalSaintLucia on social media or visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com.

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The 2025 King and Queen of the Bands competition treated patrons to an unforgettable showcase of artistry with 18 costumes: including 9 queens and 9 kings, on display. The Competition held on the evening of Monday, July 14 is one of the most visually stunning events on the Lucian Carnival calendar and features costumes that soar over 30 feet in height, in a visual parade of history, myth, and fantasy.

Tribe of Twel Carnival Band swept the stage at the 2025 King and Queen of the Bands Competition, capturing both the King of the Bands title, and the winner and first runner up slot in the Queen of the Bands category. True to their reputation, Tribe of Twel’s costumes were nothing short of spectacular, marked by the grandiosity and intricate detail that fans have come to expect from the band. The full list of winners of the King and Queen of the Bands competition are as follows:

Queen of the Band

King of the Band

The bands participating in the King and Queen of the Bands competition Tribe of Twel Carnival Band, Island Tribe Carnival Band, Royalites Extreme Carnival Band, Xuvo Carnival Band, Xpressions Carnival Band, Insommiel Carnival Band, Fusion Mas Carnival Band, Island Tribe Carnival Band, and Pheonix Carnival Band. 

The public will have an opportunity to view all of the costumes in this year’s competition again, during the parade of the bands on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. To stay informed on updates on Lucian Carnival go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Pantime Steel Orchestra claimed top honours at the Republic Bank Panorama Competition 2025, with their powerful and patriotic rendition of “Damn Proud Lucian” by Sly. Their electrifying performance earned them 258 points, ending the six-year reign of Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra, who placed second in this years competition.

The return of the soloist segment brought a fresh dimension to the festivities, celebrating the virtuosity of individual pan players. The winners of the solo competition are as follows;

The results of 2025 Republic Bank Panorama competition are as follows:

This year’s Panorama competition followed the highly successful National Schools Pan Festival, which took place earlier this season. The National Schools Pan Festival showcased the promising talent and passion of young steel pan musicians and was designed to ensure the sustainability of the culture of steel pan.

The final competition under the Saint Lucia Carnival calendar, King and Queen of the Bands, will be held this evening Monday, July 14, at the SAAB, Vigie. King and Queen of the Bands is a free event and features performances by DYP and leading Saint Lucian artists.

To stay informed on updates on Saint Lucia Carnival go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Please note the following changes in our programme:    

Starting July 14^th, 2025, REV-UP The Home Grown is now airing on Monday and Tuesday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and the Top 10 Home Grown has moved from Saturday 10:00 am to Friday afternoon 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The streets of Castries came alive for the 2025 Junior Carnival parade with vibrant colour, youthful energy, and cultural pride on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Nine junior bands with 20 spectacular Junior King and Queen costumes, lined the city with music, and creative expression as they danced their way along the route from Serenity Park through Peynier Street, Micoud Street, Bridge Street, and onto William Peter Boulevard, where the main judging point was located.

Adding to the celebrations, participants from the Primary and Secondary Schools Calypso and Soca Competitions performed their original songs during the Junior Carnival parade. These performances were a reminder of the depth of young talent in Saint Lucia and emphasized the importance of sustaining the festival’s musical and cultural legacy by actively involving youth in every stage of the Carnival experience.

The 2025 Junior Carnival Festival is a signature of the Lucian Carnival calendar and feeds directly into its cultural development and sustainability pillars, promoting youth engagement, artistic mentorship, and the preservation of Saint Lucia’s rich Carnival traditions. This year’s junior activities also included a Schools Tour, the National Primary and Secondary Schools Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions, and the National Schools Pan Festival, each providing a platform for Saint Lucia’s youngest creatives to showcase their talent, and love for culture.

The 9 bands participating in this year’s Junior Carnival parade are Just Us Kids Carnival Band, Creative Mas Jr. Carnival Band, Xtatic Carnival Band, Happy Feet Junior Band, Insommiel Carnival Band, Nous Wivay Junior Carnival Band, R & E Junior Carnival Band, Harmony Junior Carnival Band, and Pheonix Carnival Band. The winners of the 2025 Junior parade of the bands are as follows:

Junior Carnival is a critical investment in the future of Lucian Carnival, nurturing a generation of performers, designers, musicians, and cultural ambassadors. It remains a cherished space for family-friendly celebration and an essential fixture on the Lucian Carnival calendar.

To stay informed on updates relating to Junior Carnival Saint Lucia, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia on Instagram.

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After an extremely competitive night of calypso, Dezral has once again emerged victorious, reclaiming the title of champion at the 2025 Calypso Monarch competition. This marks his second title of the 2025 Carnival season, after securing the Power Soca crown for his hit collaboration with Jardel, “The Car”.

9 extremely talented calypsonians delivered two rounds of social and political commentary, hoping to dethrone the reigning monarch. But despite their strong performances, Dezral won over the judges earning him a triumphant return to the throne. The results for this year’s Calypso Monarch Competition are as follows:

The 2025 Calypso Monarch competition was held at the Sab, Vigie on Saturday, July 12, 2025. 

The exciting weekend of competition continues with the Junior Parade of the Bands and the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.

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The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition was packed with excitement as 20 artists competed for a chance to win the 2025 Soca Monarch Title.

At the end of a night filled with high-energy performances Imran Nerdy’s “Warning” and Dezral & Jardel’s “The Car” emerged victorious, walking away with the coveted titles of Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch respectively, and the grand prize of EC $40,000 each. The results of the 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition are as follows:

Groovy Soca Results

Power Soca Results

The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca competition was held at the Sab, Vigie on Friday, July 11.  The exciting weekend of competition continues with the National Calypso Monarch on Saturday, 12 July, followed by the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.

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Erny J from the Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union recaptured the title of Inter-commercial House champions with his performance of “Monkey See, Monkey Do” a social commentary tale that cleverly explored how our society often imitate trends, behaviours, and decisions without fully understanding the context or consequences.  

20 Commercial Houses participated in this year’s competition. The order of winners for the 2025 Inter-Commercial Calypso Monarch competition are: 

The other companies participating included Ti Kaye Resort and Spa, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, St Lucia Teachers Union, KM2 Solutions, Bay Gardens Resorts, Water & Sewerage Company, IBS Group of Companies, 1st National Bank, Department of Labour & Gender Relations, Dramacan Talent House, Kenty’s Wholesale & Retail, Heineken Saint Lucia Limited, National Skills Development Centre (NSDC), Survivors Club, Ministry of Justice.

This year’s competition was held at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday July 10 and precedes an exciting weekend of competition with the National Groovy & Power Soca Monarch on Friday, 11 July, the Calypso Monarch Competition on Saturday, 12 July, the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.