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Christmas in the City kept ‘city alight’ - Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards

Scenes from Christmas in the City 2024. Photo: Facebook
U.T.B at Christmas in the City 2024. Photo: Facebook/U.T.B
U.T.B at Christmas in the City 2024. Photo: Facebook/U.T.B
Steel bands also made an appearance at Christmas in the City 2024. Photo: Facebook
Steel bands also made an appearance at Christmas in the City 2024. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 26th edition of Christmas in the City has been labelled a success by City Manager Mrs Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards.

Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on Monday, December 9, 2024, the two-night event saw over forty vendors out for Christmas in the City.  

“All in all it was good, a lot of vendors, 49 vendors to be exact, kept the city alight for the weekend it was a really successful event once again,” she said.

The two-night event was held on December 6 and 7, 2024 at Shore Way Drive in Road Town. Friday, December 6, Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards told VINO was an even bigger sucess. 

“We had a lot of young people out doing their dances, playing their music and singing and a lot of parents came out and supported the event Friday night,” she explained.

The Saturday night of the event saw a lot of bands playing while attendees enjoyed the scene. One band, Xclusive Band even made its debut at Christmas in the City.

The late Claude Parillon honoured

Meanwhile, this year’s Christmas in the City was dedicated to honouring the late Claude Parillon.

Mr Parillon was a staple of the Christmas in the City family and died this year while planning was underway.

Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards called the late Claude Parillon a “Dominican music icon” who contributed significantly to the Virgin Islands for decades.

While she was unable to reveal any plans for Christmas in the City 2025, Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards said, “Every year we get bigger and we get better.”

15 Responses to “Christmas in the City kept ‘city alight’ - Mrs Brathwaite-Edwards ”

  • YAWN (09/12/2024, 15:55) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's time for this lady to go home and relax. Thank her for her contributions and give her a proper send off...
  • ccc (09/12/2024, 16:16) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    it was very good this year congratulations to all
    • @ccc (09/12/2024, 20:33) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Are you serious? It was good this Year because you are one of the ones that benefited.
  • Really (09/12/2024, 17:07) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    How was that a success? Who felt the success? I heard from a booth owner that it cost 500.00 for the two days. This was a big success for the government,how much money they made for all the booths alone? When are you the people will wake up and smell the coffee. All government officials have a script to follow when they go to work.
  • keep it real (09/12/2024, 17:41) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    SUCESS? Really? Girlllllll, you are another one that need to get your S together and fast. Let’s see who else is going to expose themselves with the S on S. Can’t y’all be honest for once? SUCESS my fat A.
  • Where was the schedule?? (09/12/2024, 19:23) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hate to be that one negative person but Someone needs to say it. This event is becoming a dump every year with no proper planing. People just walking back and forth not interested in nothing. First they keep it too early around exam time for students most parents like my self are trying to get their kid ready for finals. same with the lighting of the Christmas tree kept too early no advertisement and rushed. Both event should be held together. Less schools and community members are involved. The thing is dead and dry every year no good entertainment. Need a better planning committee and a location like Main Street where they can also hold the lighting of the Christmas tree. Take my stupid advice
    • @where was the schedule?? (09/12/2024, 20:29) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is nothing about your comment that is negative. You are speaking facts. Your advice is not stupid. If anyone disagree with your comment, they need a hot donkey kick up their behind.
  • Msry (09/12/2024, 20:48) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well done mrs Braithwaite and her committee. If we all go out and support the event then that would be a step forward. I was very impressed. How many of us telephoned and thank mrs Braithwaite and her hard working committee .
  • Stealth (10/12/2024, 04:13) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is Mrs Bratwaite-Edwards still on the job as CM? Thought she had retired, maintaining a low profile . By the way, what does the CM do? What is her role and responsibility? Is the CM a name only position? What power and resources does the CM possess? Is its role different from PWD’s?
  • block (10/12/2024, 07:20) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Janice is doing a good job but time for mad to take over
  • Real Talk (10/12/2024, 08:49) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please brin back xmas on main street to it original spot and scale back on all those fòod vendors it is not a food fair for god sake
  • WOW (10/12/2024, 10:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Town isssa mess the city manager needs to resign..no improvement done jus stagnant
  • annudda2cents (10/12/2024, 10:29) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This was by far the worst Christmas in the City event. Nothing about this Christmas season is appealing. The powers that be need to wake up and feel the pulse of a nation crying out for help, and do something fast.
  • Delusional (10/12/2024, 12:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    The devil is a liar......this event is getting worse every year. Time for new committee members with fresh ideas. Mrs. Brathwaite please reconsider the location and date of this event, it's much to early in December. This committee is operating for themselves and own profits, absolutely no consideration for booth owners or the general public. I don't know if their heads are hard or just playing stupid for people to tell them the same thing year after year.....GOSH!


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