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1,000 revellers expected to participate in August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Parade Sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has registered 1,000 revellers spread across 25 entries for the August Monday Parade.
August Monday Parade comes off with 42 entries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a poor response to participation in the Annual August Monday Parade and concerns whether there was even going to be one this year, the event was pulled off somewhat yesterday, August 1, 2016 after some last minute entries that saved the day.
Colourful troupes compensate for ridiculously late start to EE/LL parade
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The annual Festival parade at East End/Long Look yesterday August 5, 2015 had a delayed start which left persons asking what was happening this year with so many of the festival activities commencing later than the norm.
Poor participation @ Festival Parade 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A very late start of 3pm may not have been all that bad as the Emancipation Festival Parade in Road Town on August 3, 2015 would have probably been wrapped up way too early than expected.
Downed electrical cable stalled VG Easter Festival Parade – PRO
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Virgin Gorda Easter Parade on April 6, 2015 was delayed for hours beyond the scheduled start of 12pm due to a floored electrical cable and the late arrival of troupes from Tortola, according to the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee's Public Relations Officer, Mr Jerrel A. George.
UPDATE: 60th Festival winners announced @ closing ceremony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The full list of winners of this year’s Festival Parade was released last night August 9, 2014 at the closing ceremony held at the Iris Freeman Festiville in Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
Farewell to EE/LL Festival? – Patrons speak
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The crowd of spectators that turned up to witness the East End/Long Look leg of the annual street parade were disappointed for the most part yesterday August 6, 2014 as there were under ten troupes for them to see.
Long Bush Xmas parade 2013 in living colour - video exclusive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the residents of Road Town and the surrounding areas, there is no Christmas without the now popular Long Bush Christmas parade. Christmas in the Virgin Islands is held on December 25, each year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday.
This is not an expat Carnival!– Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “A complete disaster,” were the words of commentator and social activist Mr Donald E. deCastro in describing the Road Town segment of the just ended 2013 Emancipation Festival Parade.
Much colour & gyration at Carnival 2013 in St Thomas, USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a kaleidoscope of colours in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands on Saturday April 27, 2013 when the Carnival 2013 Adult Parade was held along Main Street.
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