The Tribune

MORE than 2,000 Junkanoo enthusiasts turned out last night for the Silver Jubilee 2012 Esso Jr Junkanoo Parade.

The spectators were on their feet as they were wowed by the performances of nearly two dozen schools who flocked to Bay Street to not only put on a show but to be crowned Silver Jubilee Champions.

With the cultural event reaching a significant milestone since its establishment in 1987, a number of schools, like One on One Preschool and AF Adderley Jr High, executed themes in honour of the parade’s 25th birthday.

Other institutions like The New Reality Education Centre, Revere Academy, and TA Thompson Jr High focused their presentations on land, water and natural based habitats.

Spectators were quite impressed by the performances of last nights parades among them were Golden Knight Ramon Miller who attended Junkanoo for the first time in 6 years.

Also in attendance at last night’s parade was Prime Minister Perry Christie, Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, Youth and Culture Minister Dr Daniel Johnson and other parliamentarians.

Dr Johnson said last night’s parade was significant, as is the anniversary, because it served as a bridge between the past and the future of Junkanoo.

• Read tomorrow’s Big T for full details and the winners in the pre-school, elementary, junior and senior divisions of the 2012 Esso Jr Junknaoo Parade.