Royal Eagle masquerader in full costume, crimson and gold wings against golden clouds

CARNIVAL 2027 · YOUR PACKAGE

What your costume payment actually covers

You are not buying an outfit. You are buying two days on the road with everything around it handled.

A Showtime costume package includes your Carnival Tuesday costume and one Monday Wear outfit plus, on both Monday and Tuesday, meals, premium drinks, security, music trucks, paramedics and mobile restrooms. Travel, accommodation, fetes and J’ouvert are separate.

Included on the road

Costume

Your full Carnival Tuesday costume, designed and fitted to your section, in the tier you chose. Built at our mas camp in Port of Spain by local artisans, not imported (our story). It is yours to keep.

Monday Wear included

One Monday Wear outfit is included with every full costume package, across all tiers and male and female costumes. It is also available to buy on its own.

Food

Chef-curated meals served on the road across both Monday and Tuesday, so you stay fuelled without leaving the band.

Premium drinks

Premium bars stocked and staffed along the route: water, juice and premium alcohol included all day. An Ultra Bar upgrade is offered at checkout for those who want it.

Security

A dedicated, professional security detail moving with the band at all times.

Music trucks

High-powered sound trucks with top DJs and live acts: the heartbeat of the whole band.

Paramedics

On-route medical staff and first-aid support throughout both days.

Mobile restrooms

Clean, accessible facilities positioned along the route, so there is no scrambling mid-parade.

Why it is built this way

Carnival Tuesday can mean eight hours or more on the road in the heat. The food, drinks, medics and restrooms are not extras; they are what makes a full day physically possible. The security detail and the trucks are what turn thousands of individuals into one band. First-timers often ask whether they should bring their own water or food. You can, but you will not need to.

Not included

  • Flights, accommodation and airport transfers. Book these separately, and early.
  • Getting to the meeting point on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Roads along the route close, so many masqueraders pre-arrange a taxi.
  • Fetes. The parties in the weeks before Carnival are separate ticketed events.
  • J’ouvert. The pre-dawn Monday celebration is booked with a separate J’ouvert band.

For prices and how the deposit and balance work, read how much it costs.

Included in the lead-up

Registration also puts you inside the band before you land: section WhatsApp groups for real-time updates, the Fit Festival in January to get road-ready, and a team that answers sizing, collection and travel questions by WhatsApp and email.

Questions first-timers ask

Is Monday Wear included with my costume?
Yes. Every full Carnival costume package includes one Monday Wear outfit, including Bronze and male packages. Monday Wear is also available as a standalone purchase if you do not want a full Tuesday costume.
Are drinks really unlimited?
The premium bars along the route serve water, juice and premium alcohol throughout both days. An Ultra Bar upgrade is available as an add-on at checkout.
Do I get to keep the costume?
Yes. Your Carnival Tuesday costume is yours to keep.
Is J’ouvert part of the package?
No. J’ouvert is a separate pre-dawn event on Carnival Monday and is booked with a J’ouvert band, not your costume band.

Ready to choose your costume?

Take Off 2027 has nine sections. Pick the one you love, secure it with a TTD 800 deposit, and the rest of this guide walks you to the road.

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