It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th
-Some heavy downpour of rain, No Problem
Designed as an event to kick-start the celebrations the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee was nothing but obviously pleased with the massive turn- out of persons to usher in the celebrations at the street tramp which got started at De Spot parking lot formerly Beach Club Terrace. Photo: VINO
From De Spot Baugher's Bay to the Road Town Wholesale parking lot Showtime band had the crowd well 'Sort out'. Photo: VINO
Chairman of the BVI Festivals and Fairs Committee Mr Marvin 'MB' Blyden took up his position at the lead of the music truck with the assistance of police officers to ensure the path was kept clear thoughtout the route. Photo: VINO
As they approached the vicinity of the Delta Petroleum members of the organizing committee who were at the RTW Parking lot manning bars and attending other responsibilities downed tools and headed to the street corner to get a piece of the spectacle. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
When it was instruction time these ladies were very obedient. Bend right over touch your toe!. Photo: VINO
No no no not this little girl. Her mother was not going to sneak out on her, she was sure to be part of the fun and fun she had. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the street tramp and parking lot Jam of Friday July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
When it was instruction time these ladies were very obedient. Hand Up!. Photo: VINO
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – If there were any fears in the minds of organizers of this Virgin Islands’ 60th celebration of Festival as to the spending, partying and celebration mode of the diverse peoples of the Virgin Islands, those fears were definitely allayed last night July 18, 2014.
Designed as an event to kick-start the celebrations the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee was nothing but obviously pleased with the massive turnout of persons to usher in the celebrations at the street tramp which got started at De Spot parking lot formerly Beach Club Terrace.
Timing was one thing that was on spot as at the 9 o’clock hour the grills were smoking, bottles popping at the bar and loud welcoming music was in full gear at the Road Town Wholesale Parking lot at Pasea Estate, the location where the tramp was scheduled to end.
Also at the officially set start time of 9:00pm at De Spot Showtime Band was on the big truck and the sounds of their band were echoing through the flat lands and mountainous areas bellowing the call for those in the reach of its sound to come for Festival 60th kick-start treat.
The call was indeed answered as persons were seen coming from all corners of the eastern and central points of Tortola heading to the starting point. Some were all dressed and geared up to join the tramp while others took up strategic positions to be spectators.
With Chairman of the BVIF&FC Mr Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden at the lead and the police traffic control ahead of him the tramp with a mammoth crown pulled off with Showtime’s ‘Sort out’ and tramp with its revelers did there their thing along the route. There was no discrimination as there were babies, tots, teen, and families all as one behind the truck.
As they approached the vicinity of the Delta Petroleum service station members of the organizing committee who were at the RTW Parking lot manning bars and attending other responsibilities downed tools and headed to the street corner to get a glimpse of the spectacle.
Then the clouds took on a heavy dark look giving warning that they were going to burst sending rain down to cool down the tempo. When the rain came everyone ran for the cover of their vehicle, including our reporter. Some ran to the erected tents in the parking lot while others went to the Delta Petroleum Gas Station.
At that time a laughing voice among those heading for cover was heard saying “Rain! That’s no problem them people will continue to the end, don’t mind rain, rain,” in a burst of laughter.
The story of how it all ended will have to be told at another time because as the rain came down with no sign of stopping, Virgin islands News Online stepped on the gas and was home-bound.
24 Responses to “It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th”
Tryin got make light of the matter just shows this country is going to hell in a hand basket