PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten's 2011 Carnival season kicked off last night when local bands led revellers from Milton Peters College in South Reward to the Festival Village in Philipsburg, where Culture Minister Rhoda Arrindell officially opened the gates to the village.
The jump-up, which started promptly at 8:00pm, saw hundreds come out in support of the island's premier cultural event, which will feature a number of local and international talents on stage and on the road until May 2.
As expected, the village was buzzing with many Carnival-lovers getting reacquainted with their regular booths and enjoying the must-have chicken leg and Johnny cake. With a strong police presence, the jump-up ran smoothly without interference.
Bands and revellers rounded off at the Festival Village near midnight. The Culture Minister was assisted by this year's and last year's Carnival contest winners in opening the gates with the symbolic key.
Festivities continue tonight with the Senior Carnival Queen Pageant and Youth Extravaganza, followed by the International R&B/Reggae Concert on Wednesday night, Calypso finals Thursday night, Jouvert Jump-Up on Friday and Latin Night that evening, and a spectacular of local and visiting Carnival troupes Saturday and Sunday.
The "One Love" Soca Xplosion Concert will be held on Monday night and Carnival closes with a jump-up on Tuesday evening followed by the burning of King Momo at 12:00 midnight.
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