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Celebrating Independence

Stan BishopFebruary 27, 2015 1:00 pmFebruary 4, 20230

THOUSANDs of Saint Lucians came out last weekend to partake in a number of activities planned for this year’s 36th Independence celebrations.

The long weekend, which ended on Monday, was filled with several events, including the Miss Independence Pageant, military parade, national celebratory rally, SLAM Concert, Independence Classic and the Piton Independence Concert.

Organizers billed this year’s celebrations as “having something for everyone” and preliminary reviews suggest that this was generally the case.

The VOICE captured some scenes from last Sunday’s military parade at Vigie Playing Field as well as the national celebratory rally at Phillip Marcellin Ground.

This elderly couple expressed delight at this year’s organization of the Independence celebrations.

Local craft on display at Vieux Fort last Sunday.

Dance troupe, Twisted, gave a superb performance at Phillip Marcellin Ground.

Three generations of proud Saint Lucians.

Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony and wife, Dr. Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, arrive to a rapturous welcome at Phillip Marcellin Ground last Sunday afternoon.

Former Prime Minister Stephenson King and wife, Rosella, leaving the military parade.

There were motorcycles galore on William Peter Boulevard last Sunday.

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force performs at the military parade at Vigie Playing Field.

The crowd grew thicker by the minute at Phillip Marcellin Ground.

Acclaimed poet/director KendelHippolyte and musician Niger Nestor getting poetic.

Old and young, they came to watch the military parade last Sunday.

Babonneau MP Alvina Reynolds, Press Secretary Jadia Jn. Pierre-Emmanuel and Virginia Albert-Poyotte in celebratory mood last Sunday.

Director of Events and Production at CDF, Drenia Frederick, makes a clear fashion statement.

Micoud North MP, Dr. Gale Rigobert, steps out in style with her flag-themed attire.

Husband and wife dance team Germaine and Bianca Alexander gave a mesmerizing performance.

Classical musician Pearl Tench plays a tribute in song to Governor-General Dame PearletteLouisy.

A toddler and her mom take in some Independence Day fun.

A craft vendor displaying his wares last Sunday.

Story and Photos by Stan Bishop

Stan Bishop

Stan Bishop began his career in journalism in March 2008 writing freelance for The VOICE newspaper for six weeks before being hired as a part-time journalist there when one of the company’s journalists was overseas on assignment.

Although he was initially told that the job would last only two weeks, he was able to demonstrate such high quality work that the company offered him a permanent job before that fortnight was over. Read full bio...

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