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Contestants for the 2026 Carnival Princess Show – Photo Credit
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On Sunday the February 1, the spotlight will be set on the Carnival City located at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, for what some say is the most dazzling spectacle of the season, the Carnival Princess Show.<\/p>\n

The contestants are Shanell Benjamin of the Woodfordhill Primary School,\u00a0\u00a0sponsored by Morancie and Sons. Arianna Challenger of the\u00a0\u00a0Paix Bouche Primary School, sponsored by Stephen Paboy Thomas Foundation, and Belle Lavi Villa and Fanay\u00e9 Shillingford representing the Bagatelle Primary School, sponsored by Springfield Trading.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRight now, our girls are bonding, growing every day and fully [in] bloom. On the afternoon of February 1, expect glitter, music, dance, and performances that will leave you breathless,\u201d Member of the Rotaract Club of Roseau, Bianca LeBlanc, said while addressing the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) weekly Carnival Press Conference on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cCarnival City will be alive with the light of laughter,\u201d Leblanc emphasized. \u201cThis show will be the highlight of the season, so make sure you’re part of it. Come support the\u00a0three, come support culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

She thanked all the sponsors who have come on board this year and other potential sponsors.<\/p>\n

Ticket costs are as follows: standing tickets, $25 for adults, $15 for children under 15. Seated tickets are $40.<\/p>\n

She added that there will also be an online broadcast with Kairi FM, costing US$15.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerfect if you want to sit back, relax, and really enjoy the show,\u201d Leblanc stated.<\/p>\n

The show is set to begin at 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Sunday the February 1, the spotlight will be set on the Carnival City located at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, for what some say is the most dazzling spectacle of the season, the Carnival Princess Show. 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