On Tuesday 2 July, the Carnival Planning Management Committee (CPMC) officially announced that several of the Saint Lucia Carnival competition dates would be changed.
It was necessary to make these changes due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which resulted in a shutdown of the island that took effect from Sunday 30 June, to Tuesday 2 July, when the all-clear was given.
The CPMC stated that ‘the decision to adjust the dates had been made in consultation with key stakeholders and was necessary to ensure the preservation of the venues and the safety of our patrons.’
Earlier in the day, the CPMC also announced the cancellation of D’Vibes. The Dennery Segment show would have been the first of its kind and was scheduled for today, Wednesday 3 July. The CPMC, however, promised that despite the cancellation of the inaugural event, people will still have the opportunity to enjoy their favourite Dennery Segment artist throughout the season.
HERE ARE THE NEW EVENT DATES
- Inter-Commercial Calypso Competition
Has been rescheduled to Friday 5 July, from 6pm at the National Cultural Centre. - Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Competition
Has been rescheduled to Saturday 6 July, from 8pm at the SAB Playing Field, Vigie. - Junior Parade of the Bands
Will remain on Sunday 7 July, the parade will begin at Serenity Park from 11am. - Republic Bank National Panorama Competition
Will remain on Sunday 7 July, from 8pm at the SAB Playing Field, Vigie. - King and Queen of the Bands
Will remain on Monday 8 July from 8pm at the SAB Playing Field, Vigie. - Calypso Monarch Competition
Has been rescheduled to Saturday 13 July, from 8pm at the SAB Playing Field, Vigie. - Mas in the City
It will now be held from Wednesday 10 July to Friday 12 July - J’Ouvert
It will remain on Monday 15 July.
- Parade of the Bands
It will remain on Monday 15 July and Tuesday 16 July.
All events will be live-streamed on the Saint Lucia Carnival Facebook page and YouTube channel.
