THE street parade for the 168th Anniversary of Emancipation came off approximately 9.30 p.m. without hindrance, with thousands dressed in African wear while being escorted with drums and the steelpan.

After a week of mid-morning showers, the gods provided pristine blue skies.

The parade ended at the Hasely Crawford Stadium where the Emancipation Support Committee (ESC) hosted all-day activities with different African groups. All along the way tourists were taking photos and capturing special moments.

In an atmosphere of freedom and liberation, the activities were closely watched by the police.

Orisha queen and singer
ELLA ANDALL looks on
regally from a truck at
the Emancipation
street parade.

A man in African wear
shakes his “shak- shak”.

Calysonian ALLROUNDER and members of
his family.