Scarborough, Tobago – February 9th, 2024 – In a major announcement today, the Tobago Festivals Commission Limited has declared the cancellation of the much-anticipated Junior Parade of the Bands for Carnival 2024. The event was initially slated for Saturday, February 10th, 2024, in Scarborough.
This significant decision follows a high-level meeting with key stakeholders concerning the unfolding oil spill disaster in Tobago. The environmental crisis has prompted organizers to prioritize public safety and the island’s recovery efforts, leading to the unfortunate but necessary cancellation of the junior festivities. The oil spill is having a profound impact on various aspects of Tobago’s daily life and major events.
Trevecia Phillips has more details in this report on how the ongoing oil spill in Tobago has impacted the Carnival 2024 calendar and the reasoning behind the cancellation of this key event.
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