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Miami Carnival 25’ will be taking place during Columbus Weekend on Sunday, Oct. 12th at Miami Dade Fairgrounds – 10901 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165

J'ouvert is at Central Broward Regional Park on Saturday October 11th 2025, 7am to 3pm 3700 NW 11th place Lauderhill, FL 33311

For registration, you need the following size information. • Ladies: Actual Bra Size (34A, B, C) • Waist & Band Size (in inches) • Bottom Piece Size (S, M, L) • Ladies: Bra Option (Regular Bra, Wire Bra, Monokini, Whole Piece) • Ladies: Bottom Piece Option (Bikini, Thong, High Waist) • Men: Waist Size (in inches) • Pants Size (XSmall – 3XL) • Female & Male: T Shirt Size (XS- 3XL) Failure to provide accurate sizes during registration will not be the responsibility of section leaders. Please order your correct size.

XIA International Bands’ registration is open from the day our website is launched until costumes are sold out or by the last full payment date 9/9/2025, whichever comes first. Always register via our website to ensure registration is valid.

Each Section may have different additional options. Costumes may come with options for larger headpieces, collars, backpacks and other embellishments at an additional cost. If these options are available, they will be detailed on the registration page and in the section photo galleries, along with the cost attached.

XIA International Band does not maintain a waiting list however, there are very rare instances where a masquerader may cancel their order and notify us. Please email xiainternational@gmail.com and we will try our best to get you a costume, however we cannot make any promises.

Please send any comments to xiainternational@gmail.com or anyone listed on our contact page.

XIA International Bands’ All-Inclusive Package includes: ● Your Custom Designed Carnival Costume ● Complimentary Jouvert Package & Access to park ● Mega Music Truck with Digital Screens ● World Class Entertainment featuring an all-star Local & International DJ cast as well as surprise guest artistes ● Large Mobile Bar including bottle girls, unlimited premium drinks & Xia International Signature Drink ● Mobile Food Truck serving hot lunch & snacks ● Safety & Security Team ● Roaming Photographers & Videographers ● On-site First Response Medical Personnel access to the Miami carnival concert

No. Xia International does not allow masqueraders to design their own costumes. You MUST wear your full Xia International Band's costume together with wristbands in order to be within the Band. Masqueraders failing to follow these strict guidelines will be escorted out of the band.

Xia International Band only allows registered masqueraders to jump in the band. Non-masqueraders may observe from the side-lines outside the band; however they will not be allowed to participate.

We welcome all ages, shapes, and sizes. Must be 21+ to drink. Appropriate wristbands will be given out at Mas Camp (costume pickup).

The starting point will be on your checklist along with our bands # of appearance in the parade lineup. Be sure to read your checklist for specific location (This will be available at costume distribution) The start time will also be confirmed in your checklist Information will also be made available on our website and all social media platforms.

Pre-registration guarantees you the section of your choice until June 30th , 2023, if the section is marked as sold out before the aforementioned date please reach out to support@xiainternational.com to get registered.

Use the size charts below as a guide. Use the size charts below as a guide.