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Event date: 20/08/2025 5:00 PM Export event
Steelpan and Powder Parade 2025 - Port of Spain

Steelpan and Powder Parade 2025 - Port of Spain

Pan Trinbago Presents:

Steelpan and Powder Parade 2025 - Port of Spain

"You cyah love Steelpan music and fraid powder!"

Get ready for an explosion of rhythm, powder and culture as Pan Trinbago’s Pan and Powder Parade takes over the streets of Port of Spain on Wednesday, August 20, 2025! This highly anticipated event kicks off at 5:00 PM from City Hall, bringing together the electrifying sounds of Steelpan music and the vibrant spectacle of powder celebrations in a one-of-a-kind street parade.

The Parade Route

The revelry begins at City Hall, Port of Spain, before winding through the heart of the city. The route takes participants up Pembroke Street, across Keate Street, and along Frederick Street, culminating at the iconic Queen’s Park Savannah. Expect a dynamic showcase of the nation’s finest steelbands, pulsating rhythms, and an atmosphere charged with energy as powder fills the air in true Trinbagonian style.

A Call to Celebrate

Pan Trinbago invites families, pan lovers, and citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to be part of this grand celebration of Steelpan—our national instrument. As the Steelpan continues to shine on the global stage, this parade is an opportunity to honor our rich cultural heritage and embrace the joy of music, community, and tradition.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Starting Point: City Hall, 2-4 Knox St, Port of Spain
Ending Point: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain

Featuring:

The Nation’s Top Steelbands – stationed along the route, delivering unforgettable performances.
Powder-Filled Revelry – immerse yourself in the festivities with vibrant colors and high-energy vibes.
Official Merchandise – Commemorate the event with exclusive Steelpan and Powder Parade 2025 T-shirts, available at the Pan Trinbago merchandise booth from 4:00 PM. Powder will also be on sale for those ready to jump in! 

Participating Bands:
City Hall:
Desperadoes Steel Orchestra
Fonclaire Steel Orchestra
Arima Angel Harps Steel Orchestra

Route:
bp Renegades Steel Orchestra
Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra
Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille

Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Phase II Pan Groove
FCB Supernovas Steel Orchestra
Nutrien Silver Stars Steel Orchestra

This is a free event! Bring your energy, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s celebrate the magic of Steelpan together! 🎉🥁

 

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