Carnival Calabar First Dry Run Result 2026: Freedom Band Tops October Dry Run Senior Category
Freedom Band has emerged winner of the Senior Category at the Cross River State Carnival Commission’s October 2026 Dry Run, recording an average score of 8.5 points.
According to the official result summary, Freedom Band secured a cumulative score of 25.5 points from the three judging points: Botanical, Scorpio and MCC, placing it ahead of the six other participating bands.
Calas Vegas finished in second position with an average score of 8.2 points and a cumulative total of 24.5, while Passion4 came third with an average of 7.9 points and 23.8 cumulative points.
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Bayside Band and Seagull Band tied in fourth position, each recording an average score of 7.8 points and a cumulative total of 23.5. Diamond Band placed fifth with an average of 7.7 points and 23.0 cumulative points, while Masta Blasta finished sixth with an average score of 7.3 points and a cumulative total of 22.0.
Full Results: October 2026 Dry Run, Senior Category
| Rank | Carnival Band | Botanical | Scorpio | MCC | Cumulative Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Band | 8.7 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 25.5 | 8.5 |
| 2 | Calas Vegas | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 24.5 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Passion4 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 23.8 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Bayside Band | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 23.5 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Seagull Band | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 23.5 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Diamond Band | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 23.0 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Masta Blasta | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 22.0 | 7.3 |
The October dry run is part of preparations for the 2026 Carnival Calabar celebrations. The results provide a performance ranking for the participating bands in the Senior Category based on scores recorded at the three judging points.
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