Although this year’s Carnaval was a bit calmer than those of previous years, the streets were still filled with people eagerly awaiting to see what surprises would be revealed. The first group to arrive were the horses and riders from the Ranch of Flamands. This year, 11 groups paraded through the streets of Gustavia, including Rhum et Gingembre, Les Cassiopées presenting champagne, Saint Barth Allegria, Portugal, Disco Party, Perd Pas Le Nord, Funstown, SBJAM “La Pointe en Mouvement” and The Hideaway, performing as The Gipsy Kings and belting out a strong performance of Volare with full participation by the crowd. Pre-Carnaval festivities have taken place every Sunday evening for the past month, culminating in Children’s Carnaval on Friday, February 1, as groups of children paraded through Gustavia accompanied by a marching tambour band and “floats” playing music. The official end of Carnaval came on Wednesday night, February 6, as the funeral procession carrying Vaval throughout Gustavia made its way to Shell Beach, where the burning of Vaval marks the end of Carnaval.
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