Carnival Parade - St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

Our favorite float in the parade was the "Rising Stars". This is obviously a young people's group that teaches pan band music along with a few good morals as well. We estimated at least 150 drums and drummers in total on board the 3 double decker trailers (steel pans on top and full bass drums on the lower level). The trailers were literally bouncing off the ground with the beat. A rocking good time radiating all around - great fun!
Following each group in the parade is their "support" wagon which provides food and drinks to the dancers; a good thing as the day is hot, the progress slow and the beat never stops.