Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Woodbrook/St. James Community Association is to have its third annual pan parade on the Avenue entitled ‘Pan on D’Avenue III’ on August 23rd, 2014. Former Councillor Cleveland Garcia, although not a member of the Association, plays a major role in the organization of this and all other events.
This year the parade starts at De Verteuil Street with bands lining up from Taylor Street. A total of 35 Bands positioned on decorated trailers are set to parade on the Avenue.
The TTPS (Trinidad & Tobago Police Service), City Police, FIRE Services, REACT, ODPM, Ministry of Health personnel, Marshalls and Co-ordinators will be on hand to ensure the safety of the patrons and the smooth flow of the parade. There will be no sidewalk vending or amplified music. All the businesses on the Avenue have already been notified of this. The Association will be asking the Police to assist with the bars.
The Association will try its utmost best to ensure that this event will be as they planned it to be - a community event where residents can bring our their chairs and create a picnic-like atmosphere.
At 6:30 p.m. there will be a cultural presentation at Adam-Smith Square complete with Dance, Fitness and Zumba Groups. The National Anthem will be played followed by a short prayer before the event is declared open.
Simultaneously down at De Verteuil Street the parade will begin with a trailer carrying the 12 top Arrangers. They will be accompanied by traditional characters on foot. Another trailer carrying a Zumba group and a small Steel Band followed by the other Steelbands on Trailers, make up the parade.
Aerobics/Zumba groups will be stationed at designated points along the route. During their routine patrons will be invited to join in, emphasizing the fitness aspect of this parade.
When the parade reaches Adam-Smith Square the Arrangers shall descend the trailer and they shall be presented with their awards. After this, they will make their way into the VIP Area, giving room to the smooth flow of the Parade.
Bands will stop at Adam Smith Square to play their tune of choice before moving along. The bands shall once again stop between Cornelio and French Streets to play one tune for the patrons on that side before returning to their respective pan yards.
All the side streets on the southern side of Ariapita Avenue leading to Wrightson Road shall be opened for residents to have easy access to their homes. There are a few residents on Ariapita Avenue and they too have been informed of the event. The public will also be able to use Taylor Street and Belle Smythe Street since the parade is from Taylor Street on the Avenue.
From the Woodbrook/St. James Community Association
868-321-0459/ 689-6518 /
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