Foreday Morning, is the one of the highlights of the Barbados’ Crop Over Festival. It is a pre-dawn celebration filled with captivating soca music, dynamic energy, and a blissful mix of paint, powder and revelry. Known as “J’ouvert” in other Caribbean islands, this street party takes place in the early hours before sunrise and is one of the most immersive Crop Over experiences. Here’s your guide to making the most of Foreday Morning 2025.
Foreday Morning Event Details
Foreday morning will be on August 2nd, 2025. It is always the Saturday of the weekend before kadooment day. It usually starts after the announcement of the winner of the ‘Pic-O-De-Crop’ finals which is around 1:00 am. The bands for foreday meet at different points in Bridgetown and follow a route which finishes at Spring Highway around 6:00 am.
Foreday Morning 2025 Bands and Registration
Some popular foreday morning bands to consider are the following:
To participate, you’ll need to register with a band. Bands provide revelers with a package that includes:
- A Foreday Morning T-shirt or costume.
- Paint, or powder for the party.
- Unlimited drinks during the parade (served from mobile bars).
- Security and marshals to guide the route.
- Breakfast at the end of the event and snacks along the route.
- Bathroom facilities.
Foreday morning bands post their packages online via their social media pages or their website. All of the bands will have committee members who can be contacted and either be paid in person or online for those who prefer to use that for convenience. As the season has not started as yet none of the bands have released their costumes but you can see many of the costumes via our carnival costumes page once they have launched. We will provide the images, prices and contact information. Any bands that are not on our website and you want to contact committee members to purchase a package feel free to contact us and we will assist you best as we can.
Caesar’s Army
I decided to specially mention this event because of its popularity in Barbados. Caesar’s Army is an event production company that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, the brand expanded its horizons into Barbados and holds a yearly event on Foreday Morning called A.M.BUSH. It is an alternative to the traditional foreday morning celebrations and does not follow the same route. The event is extremely popular due to it being very well organized. You can check out their website and see A.M.BUSH and other events they offer here.
Foreday Morning Costumes and Prices
A foreday morning band costume will cost anywhere between $100 to $200 USD. When foreday morning started the costumes for the bands were very simple and consisted of a t-shirt and accessories. Over the years the costumes have evolved, many now consist of monokinis and have front and backline sections. However, the costumes will not be as extravagant as those on Kadooment day with feathers and wings etc.
Where to Watch if You’re Not Participating
You can still enjoy the event by spectating. Thousands of people come out to watch the event along the sidelines of the route. Great viewing spots include:
- The Boardwalk: A central location with good visibility.
- Spring Harden Highway: This is a good vantage point to see the bands as they come down the final stretch.
What Makes Foreday Morning so Popular
- Cooler alternative – Foreday is an event held at night, which excludes the hot blazing sun.
- Cheaper Costumes – Foreday Morning is a much cheaper alternative from grand kadooment. A frontline costume for grand kadooment can set you back by $1,500 USD, while the most expensive costume for foreday will cost around $200 USD. However, as stated earlier in this article the costumes are much simpler in design. For the budget conscious traveler or local you can still have the carnival experience without spending and arm and a leg.
- Shorter Route – The route for Grand kadooment is roughly 10 km (6 miles), Foreday is 3 km which is about 1.8 miles. There are many people who prefer a shorter route.
Staying Safe
- Stick with Your Band: Bands provide security, and marshals ensure everyone stays on route.
- Watch Your Belongings: Keep personal items secure in a zippered or waterproof pouch.
- Know Your Limits: Pace yourself with drinking, and step aside if you need a break.
Foreday Morning 2025 is an unmissable part of the Crop Over Festival—a night of freedom, music, and camaraderie unlike any other. Whether you’re covered in paint or soaking up the vibes as a spectator, this event is sure to create memories to last a lifetime.
Book your band, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to jump, wine, and revel through the streets of Barbados!