When is costume registration for the new carnival year?

Costume registration generally takes place immediately following the Band Launch. Please join our mailing list and visit our website or social media platforms, for regular updates on registration times.

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When is Cayman Carnival?

The 2027 Cayman Carnival is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th to Monday, May 3rd, featuring the Road Parade on Saturday, May 1st, 2027.

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When do I need to pay for my costume?

Your non-refundable down payment must be paid upon registration, otherwise your order will be incomplete and immediately cancelled. Orders not paid in full by April 1st, 2027 will be cancelled.

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What's the Payment Policy?

Costume registration is only considered complete after receipt of a down payment. Down payments are required as follows:

• All Costumes – 40% of total price of costume.

• Customers ordering anything else, will be required to pay 50% of their total cost.

Costumes must be paid in full prior to collection, and can be only paid through the online portal on MasOS.

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What do I need for costume registration?

For registration, you need the following:

Size Information:

Ladies: Bra Size (34A, B, C), Bottom Size (S, M, L)

Ladies: Bra Option (Bra, Wire Bra, Monokini, One Piece)

Ladies: Bottom option (Bikini, Thong, Highwaist )

Men: Waist Size (in inches)

Down payments: (Applied to overall cost of costume)

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Can I order extra items with my costumes?

Yes you can order various extras during registration

See our MasOS site for pricing and details.

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I’d like to make a change, upgrade, or add on to my order, can I do that?

All changes must be made within 3 days of ordering. Requests made outside of the 3-day window cannot be guaranteed.

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I’m unable to collect my costume … Can another person collect on my behalf?

Yes, you are able to authorize someone to collect your costume on your behalf​, instructions on how to do so will be provided to all registered masqueraders.

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When do I collect my costume?

The costume distribution schedule will be advertised via electronic or print media. The final date of costume distribution is Carnival Friday April 30th, 2027, at 6:00pm EST, after which all uncollected costumes remain the property of SWANKY INTERNATIONAL, and any down payments are forfeited by the customer.

Costumes remain the property of SWANKY INTERNATIONAL until paid for in full and collected.

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What does my registration include?

• Quality costume designed by Swanky International designers.

• Lunch and refreshments on the road.

• Roaming photographers.

• Marshals

• Goody bags with souvenirs and carnival day essentials.

• Music by the Best Caribbean DJs.

• FIRST CLASS customer service.

 

Can I get a refund?

By purchasing a costume, you agree that all payments made are non-refundable. Due to the nature of our business, costumes are custom made to your size request, therefore Swanky International does not provide refunds. All payments made are final and non-refundable. In the event that you cannot make it to carnival or carnival is cancelled by no fault of Swanky International (any act of god, infectious diseases, venue issues, permit issues, etc.), refunds are not issued.