On May 25h the Atlanta Carnival Bandleaders Council (ACBC) launched the King and Queen competition for 2016. The parade of bands started with the opening remarks from the leaders of ACBC, introductions of the band leaders.  The Parade took off with the Caribbean beat followed by the ACBC banners, children in their array of colorful costumes while dancing to the addictive Caribbean music as they showcase their themes for the 2016 carnival. 

Individual band representatives impress the judges in their costumes, choreography, and jubilee as they bring to life their themes.  The judge’s scores each band based on themes, visual impact, and creativity, craftsmanship, and costume line ups.  The prize distributions were 1-3 place winners of the king and queen of the band.   Congratulations to the winners of the King and Queen Competition for 2016.

Queen

1^st Place—Panyarders Natalie Thompson

2^nd Place—Classi Waves Silan Francis

3^rd Place—Calabash Alley, Akilah Millar

King

1^st Place—Panyarders, Clyde Baker

2^nd Place—We kinda Ting Allan Nothingham

3^rd Place–Classi Waves, Geoff P Khan