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Prize distribution for Steelband and Mas winners of Carnival 2009

Brooklyn, New York -- In closing out what has been one of the most challenging years of its 42 years existence, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) will distribute prizes to all winners of the annual Labor Day Parade and festival. The much anticipated prize giving ceremony will take place on Monday December 21st at the Brooklyn Borough Hall located at 209 Joralemon Street in downtown Brooklyn.

Despite numerous financial hurdles experienced this year, Yolanda Lezama-Clark was optimistic that the Association is in a position to keep its commitment to the artisans who were in this year’s winners’ circle. “In 41 years the Association has never faltered in our financial commitment to the bands and individuals who compete in the parade,” says Lezama-Clark. “This year will be no different despite the global economic downturn and a decline in our corporate sponsorship dollars and a depletion of other funding streams.”

At a meeting held last month at the Association’s headquarters, band leaders and individuals who won prizes in all the competitive categories of the carnival were informed that there would be a short delay in this year’s prize distribution.

“We asked the bands to be patient with us while we were in a holding pattern for some of our funding dollars,” says Lezama-Clark (pictured).  ”Our desire was to ensure that all winners were paid at the same time. I am happy to announce that, as always, and in keeping with our record of prompt payment, that we will be handing out full cash awards to all winners of Carnival 2009 on December 21, ” she says.

The prize giving ceremony will take place from 5:30-7:00 p.m. sharp when awards will be distributed in 18 categories. The top prize for band of the year will be handed out to Sesame Flyers International for their colorful display of the theme -- Dazzle. First place in Panorama competition will go to Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra who beat out nine other bands to clinch the top steelband honor.

From the news desk of WIADCA - The West Indian American Day Carnival Association

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