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The San Fernando Carnival Committee has suspended the competitive component of San Fernando Carnival 2026, citing reduced funding for the upcoming season.
In a statement issued after a meeting with stakeholders on Monday, February 02, 2026, the committee said funding allocations for Carnival 2026 were lower than in previous years and insufficient to support a full competition-based product. It said it also assessed rising operational costs and the need to treat all participating bands and stakeholders fairly and sustainably.
The committee stressed that San Fernando Carnival 2026 is not cancelled. The parade of the bands will proceed as scheduled, and bands will take part in the parade without competition or prize placements for the 2026 season.
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