Blondie Bird & Friends’ presentation “Birds Of A Feather” scored 327 points to secure a three-point win over “Papillon” by Nelson Bloc in the Band of the Year competition.
Third was SVG Players International with their presentation “Players Love”, which generated 310 points.
Meanwhile, SVG Players International won the Queen of the Bands competition with Jenilee Glasgow’s portrayal of “Love Is”.
Second place went to Verlene Ralph & the Professionals’ “St. Vincent, I Thank You”, portrayed by Atika Lockhart.
Third place was Alvern ‘Ali’ Cadougan’s display of “Metamorphosis” by Nelson Bloc.
Two other mas bands — Beautex International Mas and Melbourne Artisans — participated in the competition.
And, in the King of the Bands competition, Verlene Ralph & the Professionals reigned with “We Salute You”, portrayed by Ativan Lockhart.
Second place went to Melbourne Artisans, with “Monsterocity”, which was portrayed by Gordon “Tarya” Boucher.
Chewalee Johnson’s portrayal of Nelson Bloc’s “SteamPunk Butterfly” placed third.
Beautex International also competed.
SVG Players International also produced a costume during the competition at Victoria Park Sunday night, but it was not judged.
Kelvin Billingshurst had taken took too long to come on stage after being called to display his costume, “Hottest Carnival in the Caribbean”.