Registration Deadline Fast Approaching For Queen Of Carnival 2026

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Registration Deadline Fast Approaching For Queen Of Carnival 2026
Kia Kirwan, the reigning Queen of Carnival

As excitement grows for Rhythm of Pageantry, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission is reminding all aspiring contestants that the registration deadline for the esteemed Queen of Carnival 2026 competition is rapidly approaching.

The deadline for submission of registration forms is Friday, March 20, 2026.

Prospective hopefuls who have already collected registration forms are strongly encouraged to return their completed applications as soon as possible. Individuals wishing to register for the 2026 competition may collect and submit their forms at the National Festivals Office, 1st Floor, Cecil George-John Building, Corn Alley & Redcliffe Street, St. John’s, during the following hours:
•⁠ ⁠Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
•⁠ ⁠Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration forms may also be requested via email at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at (268) 727-9201. For further inquiries, please call (268) 462-4707.

The Queen of Carnival competition remains one of the most distinguished and highly anticipated events of Antigua Carnival, celebrating intelligence, talent, poise, and cultural pride. The Commission encourages young women across Antigua and Barbuda to seize this opportunity to embark on an empowering and transformative journey.

Join the excitement, Feel the Rhythm, Antigua Carnival 2026, and prepare for an unforgettable experience.

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Comments (2)

  • My View March 18, 2026, 3:02 PM

    I dont think they give these queens enough. Hence the hesitation. They should get, apart from scholarhship, land, car and at least 20k. It is not easy parading yourself on stage and come out with nothing
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  • Juju Bee March 18, 2026, 7:12 PM

    Like they desperate
    Reply

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