Hundreds of children had their second day of fun in the sun with another day of Kiddies Carnival in Downtown Port-of-Spain yesterday. From toddlers to babies in strollers to teens they all came out, dressed in splendor to participate in what has been known as the greatest show on earth.
Yesterday’s display was a continuation of the spectacle which took place on Saturday at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. Members of law enforcement were also present, keeping a close eye on the activities as junior masqueraders pranced and jumped to Machel Montano’s Stage, which was the most popular song of the day.
Police also ensured there was a smooth flow of traffic at the alternate routes in and around the city. Snow-cone and popcorn vendors were present at almost every corner as scores of spectators gathered at the Brian Lara Promenade to witness the magnificence.
Education Minister Anthony Garcia who attended Saturday’s Republic Bank Junior Parade of Bands said the event was proof that mas could be enjoyed without the common trend of people being “scantily clad."
“Mas could be enjoyed without being scantily clad and if we are to follow what our children have taught us today, perhaps, in the not too distant future, we can see masqueraders being fully clothed and not being exposed to the extent to where it is sometimes degrading,” Garcia had said. The minister had also praised the children with disabilities from the Princess Elizabeth Home who also came out and enjoyed themselves.