Get Ready for Anguilla Summer Fest 2025
Whether you’re a mas newbie or a veteran back road jump-up, this Carnival guide will put you on track—covering how to join mas bands, costume collection, make-up prep, where to stay, and all the insider tips for a flawless Anguilla experience.
Getting to Anguilla
Option 1: Fly direct to Clayton J. Lloyd Airport (AXA) from Miami. (Easiest route if you’re coming from the U.S.)
Option 2: Fly into St. Maarten (SXM), then you have the following choices:
- 25-minute public ferry or charter boat
- 7-minute Anguilla Air Services flight
Tip: Klimaxx Karnival provides boat transport for registered revelers from SXM — just ask when booking!
Where to Stay in Anguilla for Carnival?
Stay close to the action, beach, or vibes — your choice. Here’s a mix of 4-star and budget-friendly options, all in prime locations:
Area | 4-Star Option | Budget-Friendly |
Meads Bay | Frangipani Beach Resort | Carimar Beach Club |
Shoal Bay | Zemi Beach House | Shoal Bay Villas |
The Valley | Easy Corner Villas | La Vue Boutique Inn |
How to Play Mas in Anguilla?
This year, Anguilla’s Carnival road will look a little different. Several long-standing troupes have made the difficult decision to sit out the 2025 Summer Festival due to unresolved issues with the organizing bodies. It’s a tough moment for the culture, and we share in the disappointment many returning revelers might feel.
But Carnival is resilience, creativity, and joy — and the spirit of the road is still very much alive.
You still have three strong options to hit the road in full color and energy:
- ✔️ Klimaxx Karnival (see full section below!)
- ✔️ Aura Mas Band
- ✔️ Infinity Illusions
How Does Costume Collection Work?
Step 1: Confirm Registration
Keep your email receipt or order confirmation safe (screenshot it too). Your band will only release costumes to registered masqueraders or someone authorized by you.
Step 2: Wait for Distribution Details
Bands will announce:
- Pickup location (usually in The Valley)
- Pickup dates (typically 1–3 days before the parade)
- What to bring (ID + receipt)
(If you’re playing with Klimaxx, they’ll coordinate pickup for on-island AND St. Maarten participants.)
Step 3: Collecting Your Costume
At the pickup location:
- Check in with your ID/receipt
- Try on key pieces (especially wire bras, belts, or backpacks)
- Receive your goody bag (wristband, cup, accessories, etc.)
- Get clear road instructions (meeting point, truck time, etc.)
Get Road Ready with Klimaxx Karnival
Klimaxx Karnival, the troupe that made noise in St. Maarten, is officially launching in Anguilla — and they’re doing it big.
2025 Sections:
Tropic Shock and Jungle Gem (pictured below)
What’s Included:
- ✔️Klimaxx premium costume
- ✔️Unlimited drinks from the mobile bar
- ✔️Klimaxx Goody Bag (bag, cup, whistle + goodies)
- ✔️Top DJ’s on the road
- ✔️Road experience on Friday, August 8
Register here before July 5th, 2025.
Carnival Glam in Anguilla
Carnival isn’t just about costumes and feathers—your glam needs to SLAY in the heat, the paint, and the endless wave sessions and AXA has you covered. Here are a couple of Anguilla’s talented MUA’s and their contact information.
Emibe Beauty Studio: +1 (264) -581-4607 / Emibebeautystudio@gmail.com
Enhanced By Manda: +1 (264) 582‑2401 / enhancedbymanda@gmail.com
Styles by Chandni: +1(721) 522-0957 / chandni_nfil@hotmail.com (Traveling MUA based in SXM)
Explore Anguilla Between Fetes
Don’t sleep on what the island has to offer, spend some time exploring:
- Shoal Bay East – Often ranked top 10 beaches worldwide
- Little Bay – Snorkel + cliff jump
- Prickly Pear Cay – Day boat escape
- Heritage Museum – Learn about Anguilla’s rebel history
- SunShine Shack – Food, rum, and soca on Rendezvous Bay
Anguilla Carnival 2025 is a cultural homecoming, a high-vibe mashup of heritage and revelry. Whether you’re jumping with Klimaxx or soaking in the sights, this is one Carnival that stays in your soul. So, book your flight. Claim your costume. And get ready to wine down the road under that Caribbean sun.
Got questions? Need costume help? Hotel hookup? Just drop an email or call the Klimaxx team (Anguilla Lead Contact: +1 (264) 584-4455 – Rolanda Webster). You done know—we got yuh.
