Wet da Wet! Carnival Road March this Saturday

The first week of Belize’s September festivities unveiled a tantalising preview of Saturday’s Carnival Road March, with Carnival Mas Bands showcasing just a taste of what’s to come. If you think you’ve seen it all, think again. This year’s carnival promises an explosion of vibrant colours, high-energy performances, and extravagant costumes.

However, attendees are advised to prepare for possible rain. Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon has reported that a tropical wave is expected to affect Belize. Although Gordon reassured the public that there are no tropical storm or hurricane warnings in effect, he warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms starting tonight: “There is a potential for excessive rainfall tonight and tomorrow. Decreasing on Saturday. So the good news for the activities on Saturday is that the rainfall will not be as heavy,” he stated.

So, hold on to your umbrellas for Belize’s annual carnival experience, rain or shine! Here’s a rundown of more activities for the coming weekend:

Belize City:

• September 6: Street Fete at Marion Jones Sporting Complex, 9 PM – PAID
• September 7: Carnival J’ouvert, starting at Belcan Bridge and winding through the principal streets of Belize City, 4 AM – FREE
• September 7: Carnival Road March, beginning at Memorial Park, proceeding up Marine Parade, onto Barrack Road, then Princess Margaret Drive, and ending at Marion Jones Sporting Complex, 1 PM – FREE
• September 8: 5th Martin’s Community Fest at Mahogany Street, 10 AM – FREE
• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service at Fordyce Chapel, SJC, 6 PM

Belmopan:

• September 7: Food and Beer Fest at Independence Park, 5 PM
• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service at Independence Plaza, 9 AM

San Ignacio & Santa Elena:

• September 6: Senior Citizen’s Day at Octavia Waight Centre, 11 AM
• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

Benque Viejo:

• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

Orange Walk:

• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

Corozal:

• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

San Pedro:

• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

Dangriga:

• September 8: National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service

Punta Gorda:

• September 9: Fire Engine Parade through the principal streets of Punta Gorda, 7 PM