Costume Band Revelry - Five (5) Do's and Don'ts

Jumping in a costume band is fun. Jumping in a costume band is great. But every year people make the same mistakes over and over again. Sunflower is here to help with some tips to get you ready for Kadooment Day.

# 1
Do - Select a costume which fits your size and budget.
Don't - Buy a costume 2 sizes too small and so expensive that you can't afford to pay the rent.
Why - No one wants to see that!!! And you will be broke come August 2nd.



# 2
Do - Put on your costume and have a grand ole time.
Don't - Have a grand ole time wukking up on an officer of the law (policeman/woman).
Why - That just ain't right!!!

# 3
Do - Drink plenty of fluids before Kadooment Day so that you are well hydrated.
Don't - Drink plenty of alcohol on Kadooment Day, get drunk and lose control of your inhibitions and common sense.
Why - What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But what happens on Spring Garden ends up on YouTube, BajanTube and Facebook.

# 4

Do - Exercise consistently during the year so that by August 1st you are ready to jump all day in a costume band.
Don't - Wait until July 15th to start walking around the Garrison Savannah in hopes that by August 1st you are fit enough to jump all day in the broiling sun and/or driving rain, in a costume band.
Why - It ain't gonna work!!! You may have to settle for a larger sized costume. (See tip #1) And you may become so bruck up, that your friends may have to carry you part of the way.

# 5

Do - Use the supplied public facilities to relieve yourself while travelling along the parade route.
Don't - Do anything different!!!
Why - Cameras and cell phones are deceptively tiny but have very powerful video recording capabilities. (See tip #3) Need I say more?

Follow these tips and you will be a-okay.