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Grand turn out marks Long Bush Christmas Day parade!

‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
‘Tis the Season’ Long Bush Christmas Day parade 2013. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons came from far and near including all the sister islands for the annual Long Bush Christmas Parade making it yet another success.

The activity marked its 7th anniversary this year as participants waved the theme banner ‘Tis the Season’. It was indeed the season for love, family, friends and good cheer as hundreds dressed in their Christmas day best had a gallant afternoon parading the streets.

The parade featured a dazzling display of colourful troupes and floats. Prominent and well decorated was the troupe sponsored by the Minister for Communicartions and Works and Representative for the Fourth District Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool.

As promised by the organizers, there was also the nativity scene, Santa Claus and Rudolph, Frosty, Santa’s workshop and the jolly Christmas village.

Spectators lining the parade were treated to a spectacular parade of holiday music, twirling angels, dancing reindeer, synchronized Santa helpers, Moco Jumbies, Macho elves, and a host of other Christmas characters. 

There were four demonstration points, along the parade route - the Sunday Morning Well, The Basket Ball Court in Huntum’s Ghut, The Tree in Lower Estate, and the Band Stand in Long Bush.

As the beautiful sights along the parade route were filled with bright colours, children dancing, and much excitement, some politicians were doing the usual politicking with residents, as this was the case with both Hon Vanterpool and Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, two of the few elected officials spotted at the event.

Another point worthy of mention was the number of fathers who took the time to be with their children and other members of their family.

14 Responses to “Grand turn out marks Long Bush Christmas Day parade!”

  • JACK BE STILL (26/12/2013, 10:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice colours
    • Nice! (26/12/2013, 13:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Those Reindeers waz looking good!! dem could take me back to the North Pole with dem any time deman
  • y? (26/12/2013, 11:18) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why dont they just ask all the districts to take part in the parade i love the effort but as years pass its suppose to be bigger and better, instead its getting smaller and smaller.....
  • scatto (26/12/2013, 11:32) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    The parade that vincent sponsered was much better.
  • one eye (26/12/2013, 13:31) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    red pants that a fashion statement mehson
  • P*ss (26/12/2013, 14:07) Like (13) Dislike (14) Reply
    I think the idea of a Xmas parade is of poor taste. We need to remember that Xmas is the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Why are we now diluting the significance of Xmas by gyrating our bodies in the streets of Road Town. In my opinion this parade should be moved to New Year’s Day. It might even have a bigger turn out, if the organizers consider changing the dates.
    • CHRISTMAS BOO BOO NOT XMAS (27/12/2013, 13:44) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Since you know that its a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, you should be smart enough to know that when we celebrate the Lord's birth we dont use the word "XMAS" the word is "CHRISTMAS".
    • big bird (28/12/2013, 04:24) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Hush yo rass boss
    • -daisy (31/12/2013, 20:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      that is a excellent idea
  • town man (26/12/2013, 20:20) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    This parade is way bigger and better than that stupidness held in east end.
  • insider (27/12/2013, 08:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to the Boynes and the committee for keeping this up...its hard work
  • BRONZE NAZARETH (27/12/2013, 08:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I mean the people you guys catch in photos amaze me...with all the people out there your camera catching the regular people man.
  • keep ndp out (27/12/2013, 13:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And the never ending part of governments for dominance of everything they can


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