After an exciting season filled with cultural activities such as the National Schools Calypso Competition, Schools Pan Festival, and the School Tour, Junior Carnival 2024 climaxed with the parade of the bands on Sunday, July 14.
A total of 10 bands participated in this year’s Junior parade representing communities from across the island. Junior Carnival provides a platform for young people to showcase their talents through costume design, music, and other forms of cultural presentation.
Junior Carnival aims to instill in young persons a love for the arts, and an appreciation for Saint Lucian cultural traditions.
The results from the parade are as follows:
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Junior Band of the Year
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Score
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1
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Just Us Kids
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Idoms of the Eyes
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428
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2
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Nous Wivé
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Shaleh Sho
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401
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3
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R & E Junior
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A Magical Dream & Enchanted Garden
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400
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4
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Xtatic Carnival
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Out of Space
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371
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Junior King of the Band
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Individual
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Score
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1
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Xtatic Carnival
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Sagon of Adomonia
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Chan Hussein
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428
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2
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Nous Wivé
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Thermal Sovereign
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Nathan Lambert
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385
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3
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Happy Feet
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Omoron The Dark Prince
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Amani John
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367
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4
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Just Us Kids
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Hit The Bullseye
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Maleek Cassius
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360
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Junior Queen of the Band
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Individual
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Score
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1
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Xtatic Carnival
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Lalil; The Moon Maiden
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Amara Alexander
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432
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2
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Nous Wivé
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Renewable Regent
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Kaylee Simmons
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400
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3
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Just Us Kids
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All Eyes on Me
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Peyton Dalson
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367
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4
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Happy Feet
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Zelda: Queen of the Fairies
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Melius
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364
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2024 Junior Individual of the Year
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Individual
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Score
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1
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Just Us Kids
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Feast Your Eyes
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Vieannie Mark
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368
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2
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Nous Wivé
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Drought Guardian
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Tahvarni Anderson
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357
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3
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Creative Mas
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Flame Whisperer
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Akayla Esnard
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352
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4
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Creative Mas
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I am King of D’Segment
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Jenari Joseph
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345
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Junior Individual of the Year (Age 4 – 6)
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Individual
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Score
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1
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Nous Wivé
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Hurricane Hero
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Aerin Richelieu
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360
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2
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Just Us Kids
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Apple of My Eye
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Amara George
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351
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3
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Just Us Kids
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Eye Irie: Seeing Eye To Eye
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Tiana Ford
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316
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4
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Xtatic Carnival
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Wish Upon A Star
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Teinana Belizaire
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282
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Junior Individual of the Year (Age 7 – 12)
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Position
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Band
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Portrayal
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Individual
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Score
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1
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Nous Wivé
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Protector of Our Planet
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Leila Moonie
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373
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2
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Just Us Kids
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Eyes on The Prize
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Amaya Charlemagne
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350
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3
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Creative Mas
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En Bas Saut – The Island Waterfall Princess
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Ariella Charles
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325
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4
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R & E Junior
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Soleil (Sunflower)
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Khloe Joseph
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323
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To stay informed on updates relating to Junior Carnival Saint Lucia, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia on Instagram.
SOURCE: Carnival Planning and Management Committee
