Bacchanal Friday, J’ouvert Morning sees large turnout | THE DAILY HERALD

July 24, 2023

Revellers dancing in the J’ouvert Morning parade.

ST. EUSTATIUS–In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22, revellers took the party to the streets of St. Eustatius for J’ouvert Morning.

This kicked off right after Bacchanal Friday atErnest “Mike” van Putten Youth Centre/Lion’s Den, lovingly called Carnival Village. The Friday night/Saturday morning show featured various bands on stage, including the Grand Masters Band out of St. Kitts. The revellers danced, partied and enjoyed themselves with the band music.

Revellers dancing for the lens.

Soon after the show concluded, party goers then took the streets to join in on the J’ouvert Morning revelling. Several walked along with the crowd just to feel a part of the event. After dancing in the streets, many enjoyed a hearty breakfast at Carnival Village and ventured home after more than 12 hours of their marathon night.

Revellers dancing near the band.

Statia Carnival will come to a close today, Monday, July 24, with a Lighted Parade which starts at Gertrude Judson Bicentennial Public Library at 5:00pm. The parade is expected to conclude at Ernest “Mike” van Putten Youth Centre/Lion’s Den, where the burning of King Momo will bring Carnival 2023 to a close.