When and where is the Mashramani 2026 parade?

February 23, 2026 starting at 9 AM. The parade runs from Middle Street to Main Street to Church Street to Vlissengen Road, ending at National Park in Georgetown. Road closures begin at 06:00 hrs.

Who won the 2026 Steel Band Panorama?

Kunjaz Steel Orchestra won the Large Band category (their 8th title) performing 'Soca Doh Meh.' Buxton Pride Steel Orchestra won Youth Band. President's College and St. Stanislaus College tied for School Band.

Mashramani 2026 — Feb 23 | Schedule & Parade Route

Name: Mashramani Festival 2026
Start: 2026-02-23T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-02-23T23:59:00-04:00
Location: Vlissengen Road & National Park

2026 Results

Competition Winners

All the results from this year's pre-Mash competitions

Calypso Monarch

Winner: Quincy Lacon "Ego", 35 — back-to-back champion, defending his 2025 crown. Started as a calypso patron before competing, placed 4th, then 2nd, then won it all.

Junior Monarch: Simeon Raywaram, 20 — from a musical family, approaches calypso as storytelling.

Steel Band Panorama — Feb 19, Kingston Beach

Large Band: 1st Kunjaz Steel Orchestra (8th title! — "Soca Doh Meh"), 2nd Parkside, 3rd Guyana Police Force

Youth Band: 1st Buxton Pride ("Display" by Adrian Dutchin), Tied 2nd West Demerara Secondary & Kunjaz Youth, 3rd GPF B Division Youth, 4th Bishops' High New PanWave

School Band: Tied 1st President's College & St. Stanislaus College, 3rd Dolphin Secondary, 4th Tutorial High School

Dancehall Monarch — Feb 15, Kitty Seawall

Winner: Ernesta Nelson "Nesta Music", 35, from Buxton — an 11-year journey to the crown. 2nd OKC The Artiste, 3rd Alabama.

Soca Monarch — Feb 20, Linden Bus Park

The high-energy battle for Soca supremacy at Linden Bus Park. Adrian Dutchin was crowned 2026 Soca Monarch with his hit "Born and Grow," followed by Calvin Burnett in 2nd and Omaiah Hall (24, reigning Road March Queen) in 3rd with her track "Foreva."

Chutney Monarch — Feb 21, Albion Stadium

Indo-Caribbean heritage on full display in Berbice — dhantal, dholak drums, and high-energy chutney performances. Sonia Singh was crowned 2026 Chutney Monarch with her hit "Gilbaka Curry."

February 23, 2026

Mash Day — Everything You Need

The grand costume & float parade is tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.

The Parade

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM — Late Night
Route: Vlissengen Road → National Park
Entry: FREE (all events)
Bands: ~28-30 costume bands + 500+ government masqueraders
Mash Night: King & Queen of the Bands judging returns after dark

2026 Theme & Investment

"Expressing our Culture through Innovation and Creativity" — the Government of Guyana invested a record $120 million into this year's celebrations, the largest in Mashramani history.

The Harmony Band by renowned designer Nelsion Nurse features a Guyana fauna theme with 75 revelers in vivid neon costumes.

Parade Route & Viewing Spots

The parade assembles at Middle Street, heads south on Main Street, east onto Church Street, north onto Vlissengen Road, and ends at National Park (southern entrance / judging point).

Square of Revolution — Best energy, highest crowd density
Lamaha to Church Street — Great mid-route views
National Park entrance — Final performances before judging
Thomas Road — Relaxed, early parade viewing
D'Urban Park — Family-friendly with room to spread out

Vending & Road Closures

Vending spots demarcated along Vlissengen Road from GWI to Barr Street, Kitty. No vending on the parade side — vendors on the opposite side only.

Road closures from 06:00 hrs — all intersections along the parade route
Merriman's Mall — designated picnic and vending area
No vending from Thomas Road to Carifesta Avenue

Cars parked in prohibited areas WILL be towed.

Security

The Georgetown City Constabulary and Guyana Police Force are deployed along the entire route and at key locations. Officers equipped with body cameras and Safe City surveillance cameras are active.

Commissioner Clifton Hicken signaled tougher enforcement for 2026 with zero tolerance and expanded technology.

Police: 911
Fire / EMS: 912
GPHC: Georgetown Public Hospital (main ER)

Tips for Tomorrow

Weather: High 29°C (84°F), Low 23°C. Patchy rain possible, 71% humidity, UV 2.7 (low). Bring an umbrella just in case.

Arrive before 9 AM to stake out your spot — best positions fill fast
Wear green, gold, red & black — the Guyanese flag colors
Bring cash — street vendors don't take cards
Bring sunscreen, water and a hat — it's tropical heat
Charge your phone and bring a portable charger
Try the food — pepperpot, cook-up rice, pholourie, roti from roadside vendors
Stay for Mash Night — King & Queen of the Bands judging after dark

Visual Celebration

Mashramani Photo Gallery

Experience the vibrant colors and energy of Guyana's biggest celebration

Mashramani parade celebration in Georgetown

Costume Parade

Grand Costume Parade

Thousands of revelers in elaborate costumes march through Georgetown

Colorful Mashramani costumes and dancers

Elaborate Designs

Stunning Costumes

Intricate beadwork, feathers, and sequins create walking works of art

Dancers performing at Mashramani festival

Dancing

Non-Stop Dancing

Jump up to infectious soca, calypso, and chutney rhythms

Feathered carnival costumes at Mashramani

King & Queen

Spectacular Feathers

Massive feathered costumes compete for the King & Queen title

Republic Day

Street Celebration

Commemorating Guyana's Republic Day with joyful festivities

Steel Bands

Live Music

Steel pan orchestras and live bands set the festival soundtrack

Crowds celebrating at Mashramani festival

Unity

Massive Crowds

Thousands gather to celebrate Guyana's unity and culture

Colorful lights and decorations at Mashramani

Colors

Explosion of Colors

Vibrant colors representing Guyana's six ethnic groups

Rhythms

Pulsating Rhythms

Drums and percussion drive the energy of the celebration

Mashramani night celebrations and lights

Night Party

Into the Night

The celebration continues with parties until the early hours

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Photos from Guyanese news outlets and cultural archives

Common Questions

Mashramani FAQ

What is the theme of Mashramani 2026?

"Expressing our Culture through Innovation and Creativity." The Government of Guyana invested a record $120 million — the largest in Mashramani history.

When and where is the parade?

February 23, 2026 starting at 9 AM. The parade runs from Middle Street → Main Street → Church Street → Vlissengen Road → National Park in Georgetown. Road closures begin at 06:00 hrs.

Is Mashramani free to attend?

Yes, completely free. The parade, street celebrations, and all public events are open to everyone.

Who won the 2026 Calypso Monarch?

Quincy Lacon (stage name "Ego"), age 35, won the 2026 title — back-to-back champion, defending his 2025 crown. Junior Calypso Monarch: Simeon Raywaram, age 20.

Who won the 2026 Panorama?

Kunjaz Steel Orchestra won the Large Band category (their 8th title) performing "Soca Doh Meh." Buxton Pride won Youth Band. President's College and St. Stanislaus College tied for School Band.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, cash (vendors don't take cards), a portable phone charger, and wear the Guyanese colours — green, gold, red, and black. A hat and umbrella are helpful.

Where are the best viewing spots?

Square of Revolution (best energy), Lamaha to Church Street (great mid-route views), National Park entrance (final performances before judging), and D'Urban Park (family-friendly).

What are the emergency numbers?

Police: 911. Fire/EMS: 912. Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) is the main ER facility.

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