Veteran masquerader Curtis Eustace has once more cemented his legacy within the Carnival enviornment, securing his record-breaking tenth Carnival King title on the Dimanche Gras present at Queen’s Park Savannah. His portrayal of Spirit of D Gaspree Cave earned him 447 factors, narrowly defeating Fareid Carvalho by two factors.
For Eustace, this victory has been a very long time coming. “The final time I gained was 15 years in the past, in 2010,” he shared in an interview following his win. “Inside these years, I positioned second about six occasions, so lastly reaching 10 is an unimaginable feeling.”
In the meantime, Roxanne Omalo efficiently defended her Queen of Carnival title with Sirena-Mistress of the Seas, marking her fourth win after earlier victories in 2018, 2020, and 2024. Each winners acquired a money prize and a Suzuki Grand Vitara, sponsored by Life-style Motors.
A household legacy of carnival excellence
The Eustace identify is deeply rooted in Carnival historical past. Curtis’ win continues a household dynasty began together with his late father Tedda now led by Marcus Eustace, a famend designer who additionally crafted the third-place Queen of Carnival costume, De Tiger Butterfly, worn by Nicole Hercules.
“Marcus designs primarily based on persona, means, and expertise,” Curtis defined. “He is aware of what works greatest for every particular person, and that’s what makes his creations stand out.”
For Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival group, Eustace’s win is particularly important. Marcus, a well-known face within the metropolis’s annual festivities, has gained Band of the Yr a number of occasions. “Toronto has all the time supported us, and I simply wish to say a giant thanks to the Canadian group for all of the love and messages,” Curtis added.
Will he defend his title?
When requested if he would return to defend his crown subsequent yr, Eustace was unsure. “It’s quite a lot of strain,” he admitted. “You recognize, there’s one thing to be stated about retiring as a champ—no one can say they took your crown.”
No matter his choice, his historic tenth win has solidified his standing as one of many biggest Carnival Kings of all time.
2025 Carnival King and Queen Outcomes
Queen of Carnival:
Roxanne Omalo – Sirena-Mistress of the Seas (443 factors)
Rana Kandoo – Maiya- Goddess of Creation (439)
Nicole Hercules – De Tiger Butterfly (429)
King of Carnival:
Curtis Eustace – Spirit of D Gaspree Cave (447)
Fareid Carvalho – Dralozo a Being From the Solar (445)
Erron Sookdeo – An African Drummer (433)
With one more triumph for the Eustace dynasty, the legacy of excellence in Carnival continues, inspiring future generations of masqueraders.
#CarnivalKing #CurtisEustace #MasqueradeLegend #DimancheGras #TrinidadCarnival #CaribbeanCulture #TorontoCarnival #CarnivalLegacy
