Grenada’s cultural future was on full display over the weekend as the island’s youngest creatives lit up the stage at the 2025 Children’s Carnival Frolic (CCF).
Hosted by Spicemas Corporation (SMC), the event brought together junior masqueraders, calypsonians, and steelpan performers in a vibrant celebration of talent, heritage, and national pride.
Emerging as the standout in this year’s competition was Peter Bain & Associates, who swept multiple categories and captured the hearts of spectators.
The St Andrew outfit retained their title by taking first place in the Fancy Mas category with an impressive 539.5 points, outshining Helen Marie & Associates, which placed second with 506 points, while Tipsy D Band came in third with 455.5 points.
Peter Bain & Associates also secured both the Junior King and Junior Queen of the Band titles, a rare and commendable achievement that underscored their dominance in this year’s CCF.
In the Traditional Mas Band segment, House of Creationz came out on top with a score of 457 points, edging past Demonic Angels (431 points) and Hermitage Shortknee Band (419 points), which placed second and third respectively.
The presentations captured elements of folklore, tradition, and national identity, keeping alive the spirit of Grenadian mas through the eyes of its youngest performers.
On the Calypso stage, Christian “Moti” Niles emerged victorious for the fourth consecutive year, delivering a powerful performance that earned him the 2025 Junior Calypso Monarch crown with 255 points.
Jaden Andrews, known as “JJ,” placed second with 248 points, while third place went to Jada Edwards, who performed as “Jadea,” with 245 points.
The top five positions was rounded out by Natifah Abbu (“Princess Natifah”) with 243 points, and Rahim Hall (“Young Rahim”) with 241 points.
Other competitors were Ishanna Andrews (“Dazzle”), Whitney Charles (“Sunshine”), Donic Telford (“Princess D”), Nakieda Abbu, and Kadonna Rogers (“Girly”), all of whom added depth and diversity to the competition with their lyrical creativity and confident stage presence.
In the steelpan arena, Republic Bank Angel Harps retained the Junior Panorama title with a commanding score of 274 points.
Nexa New Dimension followed closely with 264 points, and Coop Bank Commancheros Juniors secured third place with 247 points.
The other bands in the line-up included S & S Grand Roy Pan Angels (223 points), IMA Grenada Rainbow City Allstars (205 points), and Blast Wiz Kids (202 points).
The 2025 CCF served as a gentle reminder that the heartbeat of Grenadian culture is strong and vibrant among its youth.
From costume artistry to lyrical expression and musical excellence, the event was a powerful display of the talent, and creativity that continues to shape the island’s cultural future.