Port of Spain, Trinidad, Thursday, March 13, 2025: Zebapique Productions” Yuh Ever See” added another title to its accomplishments as it captured the St. James Children’s Carnival 2025 Band of the Year and the Best Creative Topical Band Award. Also copping multiple awards was Spoilt Rotten Kids with their presentation “Salty – Tales of the Seven Seas”.
The Cascade-based band captured first place in the Medium Category and Best Fantasy Band. Another multiple winner was Small Band 106 Kindercare with “Shaking up with Shapes”. Junior King of the Bands title went to Armai Gaspero “Islands in the Sun” while his female counterpart, Jayola Forde, “Buccoo Reef” was adjudged Junior Queen. Male and Female Individuals of Year were Kayden De Peiza “Lust of El Dorado – A Tribute to Saldenah and Clara Jacob ‘Trinbago’s Flame” respectively. Special Prizes were awarded to Fun Time Mas Production (Best African Band), DMC Kids Mas Band (Most Original), Classix Productions (Best Historical Band), Clan Mas Production (Best Traditional/Ole Mas Carnival), and One Love and Associates (Best Effort).
The announcement of the results culminated what has been described as most successful and enjoyable in the annals of the St. James Children’s Carnival Parade held on Sunday February 23, along the Western Main Road,
St. James. A record 250% increase in Registration in both bands and individuals rivalled the adults in a breath-taking display of costume, spectacle and revelry. This year, the competition organized and staged by a specially convened committee in conjunction with the St. James Community Improvement Committee, implemented several changes including online and email registration, a prompt start, WhatsApp Service, social media, and separate judging points.
In addition to the competition, the event brought together families, friends and visitors for a day filled with fun, creativity and connection whilst providing an opportunity to foster a sense of community and partnership among business entities and organizations. Special thanks go out to sponsors, Smalta, GGSL Flavorite and its mascot Peppy, Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Bands Association (ttcba), Trans Corp Credit Union, Trinidad & Tobago Electricity Commission, Toppers, Rent-A- Amp/Stand By Power, Blue Waters, Woo Ling’s Supermarket and the National Carnival Commission Regional Carnival Committee. The committee also wishes to thank the Western Division – St. James Police, DJs, Volunteers, Judges, the Port of Spain North Lions,
Port of Spain City Corporation, the Media, Parents and Guardians for their support. The St. James Children’s Carnival Parade celebrated its 35th edition – a tribute to its founder Ms. Yvonne Mungal (dec.), two Sundays before Carnival Monday & Tuesday.