The schedule for the abridged model of Vincymas 2024 has been launched, with carnival occasions happening from July 6 to July 9.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves expressed his help for persevering with the carnival festivities post-Hurricane Beryl. He emphasised the significance of partaking the neighborhood in cultural actions whereas St. Vincent and the Grenadines addresses the aftermath of the catastrophe.
Vincymas, the most important annual competition in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, historically begins on the final Friday in June and culminates ten days later with the Carnival Tuesday parade of mas bands, often known as Mardi Gras. This vibrant competition attracts hundreds of regional and worldwide guests, together with Vincentians returning residence and plenty of non-nationals desperate to take part. Vincymas considerably impacts the nation’s economic system.
The Carnival Growth Company (CDC) has launched a flyer detailing the up to date occasions:
– Commercial –
Saturday, July 6
- Ragga Soca and Soca Monarch Finals
Victoria Park - Junior Calypso/Soca
Russell’s Auditorium
1 PM to six PM
Sunday, July 7
- Dimanche Gras (Pan-Kai-Mas)
Calypso Finals and Sections of the Bands - Senior Panorama
Monday, July 8
– Commercial –
- J’ouvert and T-shirt Bands Avenue Bounce-Up
Tuesday, July 9
- Mardi Gras Costume Show
The CDC acknowledged the numerous destruction brought on by Hurricane Beryl however highlighted that Vincymas 2024 was anticipated to be one of many largest in years. They thought-about the optics of continuous the competition amidst widespread devastation and the substantial lack of income because of canceled flights and investments by stakeholders.
Personal occasion stakeholders in St. Vincent and the Grenadines additionally launched an announcement addressing issues about numerous carnival occasions. They pledged to steadiness offering the very best expertise for patrons with facilitating reduction efforts. Particular cubicles at occasions will gather donations of canned meals, bottled water, and different provides, with all proceeds going to organizations supporting these in want.
