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sponsored by Barbados businesses. Calypsonians compete for several prizes and titles, including the
Party Monarch, the Road March Monarch and the Pic-O-De-Crop Monarch. The semi-finals of the PicO-De-Crop competition are held at the picturesque East Coast Road, where the calypsonians perform
on a stage with the Atlantic surf as the backdrop while the spectators gather in the hill-sides with
their picnic baskets. This magnificent spectacle should not be missed! The finals of the Pic-O-DeCrop competition is held at the National Stadium, and this is followed by the Fore-Day Morning
Jump-Up!
The grande finale is the Grand Kadooment! This carnival parade features large bands with members
dressed in elaborate costumes to depict various themes. Designers compete for the coveted Designer
of the Year prize while the revelers seem more intent on having a good time! The revelers make
their way from the National Stadium to Spring Garden accompanied by the pulsating rythym of
calypso music. When they reach Spring Garden, the party continues with more fantastic music,
lots of food and drink and, for some, a quick swim at the nearby beach. A grand end to a grand
festival.
Virgin Holidays are offering special deals to go the Crop Over festival in Barbados. Prices start
from just £889. To book call 0871 222 5685 or see www.virginholidays.co.uk for more information.
For more information on Barbados visit www.barbadosbrochure.org
www.barbados.org/cropover.htm