The Queen pageant will be followed by the parade of the carnival bands on Saturday July 31st and last lap on Sunday August 1st the traditional Gros-Islet Day. This year Gros-Islet is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its elevation to township status. Activities also coincide with homecoming events being held every evening in Gros-Islet on the grounds of the Old Convent.
The carnival parade will take place through the streets of Gros-Islet, in and around the famous Friday night street party venue. Revellers from throughout the Gros-Islet district as well as those returning for the 2010 home-coming are expected to play mas in the Gros-Islet carnival.
Revellers from the national costumed bands are also expected to be part of the festivities. Registration continues at the Galaxy Internet Cafe- Owen’s Construction- Castro’s Pub and with members of the Gros-Islet Cultural Development Committee.

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