This year’s Assou Square celebrations was not ‘one for the books’, as we often say, but it was certainly mesmerizing. Assou Square, as expected, lured crowds from near and far, (most, fashionably dressed for the occasion), and seemed to offer a tad more than last year.
Up close, and even from afar, Assou Square seemed somewhat like an amusement park—colours of all shades greeted patrons the minute they entered Constitution Park, all the way through the Boulevard, Derek Walcott Square and back.
The real treat perhaps, were for children under 12 who had an array of toys to choose from, and not only that: bouncy castles, rides that seemed too good to pass up (especially one ‘funtastic’ train), and more.
Adults got their fair share of entertainment via live performances that included soca and calypso music (though it’s safe to say the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well). Ricky T, Arthur Allain, Ti-Blacks, and Herb Black (amongst others) all appeared on stage, the latter, rocking the crowd with hits like ‘Calypso Jail’, ‘One Day’s Work’, ‘All in Me’ and the indelible ‘Suzette’.
Individuals also got the opportunity to win a number of attractive prizes through ‘Lucky Dips’; some, however, opted for other creative methods.
📷 Check out some of the scenes from Assou Square 2024 in the gallery below.
Whilst Assou Square was packed with entertainment and was truly a sight to behold, for some, Assou Square left a lot to be desired.
Some individuals have made it clear that Assou Square has lost its spark—one that was so apparent years ago. Whilst Assou Square certainly catered for children, (some who seemed to have the time of their lives), a number of adults left with renewed disappointment, perhaps craving traditions that have long died out or performances that don’t seem so recycled.
Despite this, however, it certainly seemed like the organizers gave Assou Square their best shot, and though the rain interrupted the festivities at times, the outcome wasn’t so bad after all.