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Re: Street parade in GC in March
[Re: soualigacapt]
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03/10/2015 05:47 PM
03/10/2015 05:47 PM
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I know there is 'funding' involved, although I am not sure for what. Quite possibly for extra security, parking, etc. And while I don't know for sure, I certainly wouldn't be surprised if those in the parade got paid. Why not? The story in the DH said that the reason why it was shorter this year was because of lack of funding. Not sure if the funding involved was from the Collective' or from the merchants.
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Re: Street parade in GC in March
[Re: soualigacapt]
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03/10/2015 10:05 PM
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OK, well I read it in the Daily Herald, so it SURELY must be true!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> Seriously, though, I wonder why you would think that there would be NO cost to it? That doesn't make sense, in today's world.
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Re: Street parade in GC in March
[Re: TravelHat]
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03/11/2015 08:13 AM
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Actually, I think you're probably incorrect there. The high end restaurants are generally very busy that night, and I think the atmosphere is good for all the businesses in town.
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Re: Street parade in GC in March
[Re: Alan]
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03/11/2015 02:12 PM
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In terms of timing, the street is blocked off by 6 p.m. and the venders begin setting up. By about 7 they were all up and some of the bands along the street were playing. The "parade," which is just a couple of dancers in Mardi Gras costumes and a small band, start from the lolos about 7:30 or 8:00 and very slowly work their way down the street, pausing to play and dance often, and allow for photos with viewers. While it's pretty small, they are all having a great time, so it's fun to watch.
When we are driving over, we like to get there before 7 so we can park in the paid lot. If you want to eat at one of the nicer restaurants, I'd recommend a reservation. We made a reservation on Tuesday afternoon for Bistroit Caraibes and by then they were completely full for their first setting, so we reserved for 8:30 but didn't get seated until after 8:45. One of the nice things about eating in the restaurants that night is that there is no car exhaust, although it's a bit hectic with all the walkers by.
By 10 p.m., the venders were packing up and the street was open again.
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