Scores of masqueraders took to the streets and stages across Trinidad on Carnival Tuesday. Awash with sequins, glitter, feathers and fun, bands of all sizes paraded through Port of Spain on February 13. With the bright smiles and excitement on display it is easy to see why Carnival is considered the greatest show on Earth.

[caption id="attachment_1063815" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Parading through the fog, masqueraders from Jam The Band pose for a photo on the Grand Stand stage in the Queen's Park Savannah. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063814" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Masqueraders take a moment to rest on the sidewalks of Port of Spain. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063813" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Parade of the Bands filled the streets around the Queen's Park Savannah on Carnival Tuesday. - Photo by Roger Jacob[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063812" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Kenetic Mas Band presented Yokoso in the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain. - Photo by Roger Jacob[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063811" align="alignnone" width="1024"] This masquerader from The Lost Tribe's Fly during the Parade of the bands at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063810" align="alignnone" width="683"] A Showtime Mas Band masquerader crosses the stage at the Grand Stand in the Queen's Park Savannah. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1063809" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam enjoys herself with Harts Love Fest during the Parade of the bands at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

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