The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) announces the official winners of Mas Domnik 2026, following a Carnival season that delivered measurable growth and strong national participation across Dominica.
During the two weeks leading up to Carnival, Dominica recorded 9,308 visitor arrivals, representing a 13 percent increase over the same period in 2025. The increase reflects sustained demand for Mas Domnik and the Government of Dominica’s continued investment in strengthening the national events portfolio.
Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tourism at the Discover Dominica Authority, Marva Williams, said the results confirm the strength and growing reach of Dominica’s carnival product.
“A 13 percent increase in visitor arrivals demonstrates that Mas Domnik continues to expand its impact and regional visibility. This growth is the direct result of the Government of Dominica’s sustained investment in the development of national events and targeted promotion. Mas Domnik is delivering measurable economic returns while strengthening Dominica’s cultural brand.”
Across all competition categories, the confirmed results are as follows:
Opening Parade
Best Carnival Business Float
- 1st Place: Fine Foods Wholesale (Angostura)
- 2nd Place: Dominica Solid Waste
- 3rd Place: Do It Centre
- 4th Place: Fresh Market
- 5th Place: AID Bank
Flag Wavers Competition
- 1st Place: NBD Flag Wavers
- 2nd Place: Afro Royal Flagwavers
Carnival Monday — Jou Ouvè
- Best Jou Ouvè Group: Triple Kay/Asta Events — More Powder
- First Lapo Kabwit Band: Chou Poul
- Lapo Kabwit with the Largest Following: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Best Male: Brian Norde — King Kong
- Best Female: Tojya Vital — Best in Sewo
- Best Sennsé: Ian Michael Anthony
- Best Jou Ouvè Costume Group: Nurses in White and Red
- Lapo with Most Lavwé: Mahaut Lapo Kabwit
- Best Ole Mas Band: Chou Poul
- Longest Lapo Kabwit: Chou Poul
- Largest Lapo Kabwit: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Best Theatrical Group: Chou Poul
- Best Pappy Show Wedding: Chou Poul
- Best Jou Ouvè Gang (less than 6): Cow Girls — Bel Bef
- Special Participation Award: Kanival All Stars/Klubirds
- Largest Ole Mas/Jou Ouvè Group: Signal Band — Lumination
Carnival Monday — Ole Mas Parade
- 1st Place: Good Hope Darkies
- 2nd Place: Tradi-Sennsé
- 3rd Place: Pur Mas Creative
- Best Creative Individual Male: Shepherd Fregiste — Vecna
- Best Creative Individual Female: Christmas Gringe
- Best Sennsé: Grand Bay Sennsé — Cassava Piece
- Special Award for Carnival Spirit: Sakis Lapo Kabwit
Carnival Monday — Youth Mas Parade
Children Band of the Year
- Lucia Lander Dance Group — The Perfect Pack
Children King of the Band
- Lucia Lander Dance Group — The Perfect Pack
Children Queen of the Band
- Lucia Lander Dance Group — The Perfect Pack
Best Children Float
- Lucia Lander Dance Group — The Perfect Pack Black Jack Table
Youth Band of the Year (Secondary)
- Castle Bruce Secondary School — Seasons of Joy
Youth King of the Band
- Castle Bruce Secondary School — Seasons of Joy
Youth Queen of the Band
- Castle Bruce Secondary School — Seasons of Joy
Special Participation Award
- RT Performers — Antigua Bwa Bwa
Carnival Monday — T-Shirt Plus Bands
- 1st Place: Signal Band — Lumunites
- 2nd Place: Amnesia — Krazy Mess
- 3rd Place: TK International — Mega Monday
Carnival Tuesday — Parade of Costume Bands
Contemporary Band of the Year
- 1st Place: Ecstacy Mas — Legends of the Orishas
- 2nd Place: Pulse Experience — Sands of Time
- 3rd Place: Fantacy Tribe — Hall of Fame
Traditional Band of the Year
- 1st Place: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers — Echoes of the Shadow Walkers
- 2nd Place: Ole Time Sake — Real Mas Jokers
- 3rd Place: Newtown Bwa Bwa Academy — Spirits of the Ocean
Individual Titles
- Traditional King of the Band: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers
- Traditional Queen of the Band: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers
- Contemporary King of the Band: Ecstacy Mas
- Contemporary Queen of the Band: Hysteria — Deja Vu
Overall Band of the Year 2026
- Ecstacy Mas
The Discover Dominica Authority commends the Carnival Planning Committee and the Carnival Road Parade Committee for its coordination and oversight of the 2026 season and thanks the panel of judges for their professionalism and diligence in adjudicating all competitions. The Authority also recognizes the dedicated staff of the Discover Dominica Authority, whose planning, marketing and operational support contributed to the successful execution of Mas Domnik 2026 and acknowledges the Government of Dominica, sponsors, partners, public safety agencies, health officials, volunteers and media houses whose collaboration ensured a smooth and impactful carnival season.
Mas Domnik remains a flagship event within Dominica’s national events portfolio and continues to generate cultural pride and measurable economic returns.
