MARIGOT--Just three troupes participated in Sunday's parade through Marigot as carnival resumed on the French side, but they were not short on colour. An eager crowd including many tourists waited patiently, lining the streets for the late start from Agr�ment about 4:30pm, a start delayed due to the earlier rain showers, organisers said.
But at that time the sun was out and the procession was led by the troupe "La Flamme," followed by the troupe "Cameleon" of Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital and the last troupe Amicale's "Hot and Spicy Bacchanal," which had an Indian theme.
The parade followed the usual circuit through Marigot.
Sunday's and the following two parades on Tuesday and Wednesday this week all have US $500 cash prizes up for grabs in the categories of music, costumes, and choreography.
Carnival Committee President Jules Joe said it had been decided to leave it up to the public to decide which troupes should win the prizes, and this would be organised through voting on one of the radio stations, still to be determined.
Despite few troupes participating, Jules said he was very satisfied with Sunday's outcome.
"The troupes were colourful, they enjoyed themselves and above all I must congratulate the public for their restraint," he said. "There were no incidents at all."
He also extended his thanks to the Territorial Police and the Gendarmerie, who provided a four-man, street patrol to make sure all was peaceful. The Gendarmerie is not usually involved with the parades, Jules said.
Jules also thanked main sponsor Caribbean Liquors (Coors Light) and R and R Insurance for making Sunday's parade a success.
He added that he hoped Tuesday's Grand Parade would start at 3:00pm. Wednesday is the final lap and the burning of King Momo on the waterfront is at 6:30pm.
"We do encourage the public to come out and see the final parades on Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be worth it," he said.
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