Spectators filled city streets for Children’s Float Parade

Hundreds of children, teachers, and administrators from across Guyana took to the streets of Georgetown on Saturday for the annual children’s float parade. Little revellers all decked out in multi-coloured, shimmering costumes gyrated from Parade Ground to the National Park.

This year’s children’s float parade was observed under the theme “Guyana Together: Reflect, Celebrate and Transform”. Spectators were seen lining the roadways and filling seats at the National Park just to get a glimpse of the bands as they traversed through the appointed route. The children pranced and danced from Parade Ground, east into Middle street, north into Camp Street, east into Lamaha Street, north into Albert Street and then into the National Park.
Observers of the event were amazed at the cultural displays that were coordinated by school teachers and students. Patrons were heard cheering and shouting words of encouragement as they saw their little loved ones in their costumes
Some of the ensembles that captured the onlooker’s intention were from Regions Three, Eight, and Four who gracefully depicted Guyana’s transformation.

This publication spoke with some of the spectators who shared their excitement about the festivity.

“I think this is wonderful and lovely, I like the blue costume because it is nice,” Rhea Cummings said.
“This is a great way to have the children come out and enjoy something great in Guyana. When my kids go home, I know that they will have something to talk about,” one parent said.
Before Saturday’s event, there were also the local, regional and national levels competitions in dance, song, dramatic poetry and masquerade that featured children.