It was a great honor and privilege to join together with thousands of people, from all walks of life, to partake in the 2009 Cariwest Arts Festivle in Edmonton this past weekend. The parade was to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of people from the Caribbean and to partake in the exciting festival of music, dance, and extraordinary entertainment. There were many beautiful floats and costumes to adorn the hundreds of parade participants, as thousands packed the Edmonton streets to observe the parade route.
I was part of the Movements group, located in Edmonton, and the theme of our group this year was "Pirate of the Caribbean." Our group was unique as we had a large amount of children and families involved, making it a very inclusive. I am not sure if my dancing was ok, people seemed to be cheering regardless (but maybe some were laughing too)! It was a great amount of fun and I am sure I will be involved in years to come. I would like to thank all the volunteers and organizers for their incredible work and involvement in the parade, especially Sharlene Thomas, the coordinator for Movements.
Parade participants Matt Altheim (left) and Gordon Stamp (right)
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