All the dancing, tramping and marching are over once again, people are going back to work, and the judges have rendered their verdicts on the best, most creative and original parade troupes. Here’s a rundown of this year’s winners.
Children’s Parade Winners:
Floupe — (troupe and float over 75 members)
Winner — Ricardo Richards
Troupe (under 75 members)
2nd runner up — Alfredo Andrews
1st runner up — UMB Kids
Winner — Solid Elements
Individual Entry
1st Runner Up — Laliah Phillips
Winner — Alfredo Andrews 60th Birthday Cake
Majorettes
1st Runner Up — Sparkle Lite Twirlers
Winner — St. Croix Majorettes
Mocko Jumbies
Winner — Ricardo Richards
Masquerades
Winner — Elena Christian Jr. High
Steel Pan
1st Runner Up — Lew Muckle Steel Orchestra
Winner — Simbas Elena Christian Steel Orchestra
Adult Parade Winners:
Floupe (100-200 members)
Winner — Gentleman of Jones
Floupe (under 100 members)
2nd Runner Up — D’People’s Band
1st Runner Up — Prestige
Winner — Waste Management
Troupe (201 members and up)
Winner — Lockhart and Associates
Troupe (100-200 members)
Winner — Simply Sophisticated
Troupe (under 100 members)
2nd Runner Up — VI Bachanalis
1st Runner Up — UMB United Caribbean Together
Winner — J and J Fun Troupe
Visiting Entry
Winner — Shaka Zulu
Majorette
1st Runner Up — Sparkle Lite Twirlers
Winner — St. Croix Majorettes
Visiting Majorette
Winner — Sebastian Majorettes
Mocko Jumbies
Winner — Guardian of Culture
Masquerade
Winner –West End Masqueraders
Steel Pan
Winner — Superior Court Rising Stars
"The People’s Choice" song most played in J’ouvert
Kylo and the Stylee Band with "Pick it Up"
Road March Champions
Fusion Band with "We Want Jam"