St James Children’s Carnival Parade Committee hosts Its Prize Giving Ceremony

The St. James Community Improvement Committee will be hosting its Prize Giving Ceremony for this year’s Children’s Carnival Parade on Friday July 19 at the St Agnes Parish Hall, Clarence Street, St. James, at 10:am.

The presentation ceremony, the second under a joint Committee, will honor winners in various categories as well as recognition of the hard work and dedication by the junior participants, bandleaders and supporters.

Main prizes include Large, Medium, Small and Mini Band Bands. In addition, awards will be presented to bands that have demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity such as Most Creative, Best Creative Topical, Best Out of Town, Most Original, Best Effort and the Yvonne Mungal Challenge Trophy for The Band of the Year. The latter went to Classix Productions for its presentation “Carnival”.

Prizes will also be presented to the King and Queen of the Bands as well as Male and Female Individuals of the Year along with a total of twenty- two (22) plus Individuals in various year groups.

The St. James Children’s Carnival Parade is an important cultural event that takes place two weekends before the National Carnival Commission (NCC) Junior Parade of the Bands. It celebrates and nurtures the artistic talents of our youth while instilling a sense of community pride. Once again, the participants have truly embodied the spirit of carnival, showcasing their imaginative costumes and innovative themes.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of these young performers,” said Keron Moraldo, member of the Organizing Committee.

Adding: “Their creativity and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring, and we are proud to recognize their contributions to this cherished tradition.”

This year saw a greater number of bands parading along the length of the Western Main Road, then showcasing their costumes before two (2) panels of judges in front of the St. James Amphitheatre and Park.

St. James Children’s Carnival is the brainchild of the late Ken Valley and subsequently staged by Ms Yvonne Mungal (des.) of the St. James Working Council. It has been a Carnival staple for many years affording the youngsters another chance to jump up, palance and ramajay with their peers.

2025 will mark the 35th year since the Parade started and as such the Committee revealed it intends to mark this auspicious milestone with an event rivalling its senior counterpart.

For further information, contact: Keron Moraldo 396-5962 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.