The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) cordially invites the media to attend and cover:
Welcome to the Gayelle
(Stick Fighting Competition)
Guapo Recreational Ground
Savannah Road, Point Fortin
Friday, May 1, 2026
8 pm
NCC Traditional Carnival Character Parade
Point Fortin Main Road to Market Square
Point Fortin
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1 pm
Come join us as we spice up this weekend’s Point Fortin Borough Day festivities with some Bois action at Welcome to the Gayelle – Point Fortin.
More than 15 competitors are expected to vie for the champion spot in this latest addition to the national stick fighting calendar that will once again bring in fans and supporters from across the country to witness the fine art of stick fighting.
At the Traditional Carnival Character Parade, come see a wide array of beloved Traditional Carnival Characters as they take over the streets of Point Fortin in a celebration of Carnival and Culture.