Jan. 7, 2008 — Organizers of the Crucian Christmas Festival have announced the winners of the parade and road march.
"The executive board, committee chairperson and all the volunteers would like to thank all the sponsors contributors, participants and especially the public for helping to make this year's festival the best ever!" said a news release from the festival.
And the awards go to ….
Children's Parade
Floupe
(combination of troupe and float under 100 members)
Winner: Alfredo Andrews Elementary School — Birds of Paradise
1st runner-up: Ricardo Richards Elementary School — Making the Culture
2nd runner-up: Reflection of Ghana's Gold Coast
Troupe
(under 100 members)
Winner: UVI 4-H Club — Music, Culture and Tradition
1st runner-up: Juanita Gardine Elementary School
2nd runner-up: Crucian Clowns
Individual
Winner: Julissa Colon
1st runner-up: Keshandria Quinn
2nd runner-up Keshyra Quinn
Majorettes
Winner: Sparkle Lite Twirlers
1st runner-up: St. Croix Majorettes
2nd runner-up: Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
Mocko Jumbies
Winner: Guardians of Culture
Steel Pan
Winner: Superior Court Rising Stars Steel Pan
1st runner-up: Ricardo Richards Elementary School Steel Pan
2nd runner-up Lew Muckle Elementary School Steel Pan
Marching Band
Honorable Mention: St. Croix Educational Complex Marching Band
Three Kings Day Parades
Floupe
(combination of troupe and float with more than 100 members)
Winner: Hovensa
Floupe
(combination of troupe and float with less than 100 members)
Winner: Gentlemen of Jones
1st runner-up: St. Croix Educational Complex
Troupe
(more than 100 members)
Winner: J&J Fun Troupe
1st runner-up: Lockhart and Associates
Troupe
(under 100 participants)
Winner: Rigidims
1st runner-up: St. Croix Educational Complex
2nd runner-up: St. Croix Central High School
Float
Winner: St. Croix Central High School
Individual
Winner: The Mighty Groover
Majorettes
Winner: St. Croix Majorettes
1st runner-up: Sparkle Lite Twirlers
2nd runner-up: Charming Twirlers
Mocko Jumbies
Winner: Guardians of Culture
Masqueraders
Winner: West End Masqueraders
Steel Pan
Winner: Superior Court Rising Stars
Road March
(determined from the number of times a song is played by a band, steel pan and D.J's in front of the judges)
Tied: Stroka Band ("Biala") and UMB Soldiers ("Boozie Walk")
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