An early morning delay did little to slow the excitement as thousands of revellers and spectators gathered for the 2026 Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment, with colourful bands, elaborate costumes and pulsating music transforming the Princess Alice Highway into a celebration of Barbadian culture. Presented by the NCF Large Mas Costumes and accompanied by the Drummers Federation, the display featured “Keeper of the Canes,” “Queen of Crop Over,” and “Mr Harding’s Fiery March.” The elaborate creations drew enthusiastic applause from both locals and visitors, many recalling the days when such costumes led every Grand Kadooment parade. She added that the popularity of Pretty Mas and social media had encouraged participants to spend more time preparing, noting, “The bands are here and ready and we have had a smooth Grand Kadooment.” The revellers are well hydrated, the music trucks are moving and comfortable because the police and the BDF are on the ground to make sure we have a safe Grand Kadooment,” she said.