Mayreau hosts annual Carnival

The small Grenadine island of Mayreau was transformed into a festive mood on the weekend of July 23 to 25 as the Mayreau Regatta and Sporting Committee hosted the annual Island Carnival.{{more}}

It all started off in a mellow way with a karaoke competition, during which contestants sang two songs (one of their choice and one picked at random). Seven persons took part, but they were no match for Patrick ‘Papa San’ Forde who was the eventual winner. Harold Federick and Shannon Stephens were the runners up.

The J’ouvert, which was the best attended event, followed right after, then on Saturday, it was the turn of the children to parade and dance through the village in their costumes. The Wete Fete was the main feature for the Saturday night.

It all came to an end on Sunday with the costume ( Carnival Pirates)street parade which ended up on the hardcourt.