The North Windward Carnival Development Committee will host various events from June 9-11, 2017 to culminate Windward carnival activities. On June 9th, the Miss Windward 2017 beauty pageant and PanKai-Mas will take place at the Chilli Playing Field in Georgetown beginning at 8:00 pm.
This year, five beautiful and intelligent young ladies are vying for the title of Miss Windward 2017. The contestants are, Miss Jimesia Bowen –Miss Georgetown, Shanese Hackshaw-Miss South Rivers, Lourie John – Miss Sandy Bay, Mekesha Johnson – Miss Lowmans Wd. and Arielle Ollivierre – Miss Stubbs.
The contestants will make five appearances with four judged categories. They will appear in the introduction, swimwear, talent, evening wear and interview segments.
To include all the components of Vincy Mas and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Carnival in June/July, the committee is introducing Pan-Kai-Mas. The South East Steel Orchestra will perform several songs on the pan.
The Tribes Mas band and SVG Players International will display mas showcasing their 2017 presentations.
The calypsonians from the Prophet Calypso tent will also be making appearances. Performances will also come from FLOW ambassadors Luta, Shaunelle, Hance and Fireman Hooper, Groundbreakers dancers, Young Tall, Twixx, Breeda and much more.
On Saturday, June 10th will be the Jouvert and street party followed by the event AURA later in the evening. The street party is highly anticipated due to the inclusion of a t-shirt band by VIBE Promotions. The carnival activities culminate on Sunday, June 11th with a Powder Fete at the Chilli Hardcourt.
The North Windward Carnival Development Committee invites the entire country to its events and hopes for a violence free carnival.