This young child was all smiles as she participated in today's, July 28, 2012, Rotary Kiddies Fiesta. Photo: VINO

The Fiesta started with a parade which saw participation from a number of troupes with children of varying ages. Their costumes consisted of a wonderful array of rainbow colours flowing in rhythmic motion to their fluid movements along the route. The troupes included participants from the Moko Jumbies, U’Neek Dancers and others.

Participants winded their way down the parade route to the accompaniment of blaring sound systems which escorted each section. While characters Sponge Bob and Elmo further added to the colour and entertainment along the parade route, eliciting even brighter smiles and tight hugs from many of the children participating. Participants also included Miss BVI 2012 contestants who led the parade riding ahead in open convertibles offering smiles and waves along the way.

The parade culminated at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park where festivities continued. There the pageant contestants cut a ribbon, officially launching proceedings for the remainder of the day. The fun park included booths with face painting, inflatable bouncy castles and many other attractions.

Speaking briefly about this year’s parade, Mr. Trefor Grant, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, said he thought they had “a wonderful parade.”

He added that all “the lovely rainbow colours coincided with the Theme for this year’s event which is ‘Peace Through Service’.”

The Rotary club also had their own troupe made up of the theme for this year and saw the participation of several other private groups. He concluded that “We are happy with the turnout.”

Mr Dwight Pickering, whose daughter participated in the parade for the first time, with all smiles said “we are happy about the way things went. I don’t think it could have been any better.”

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