That's how one could describe the Water Wonderland being put on by Virgin Atlantic at Ocean Park, Balls, Christ Church.

The event begins with a parade of Christmas floats which depict several aspects of the Yuletide season.

Rachel Pilgrim, marketing manager of Virgin Atlantic Airways, said they moved away from the street parade to a more enclosed venue because of a lack of sponsorship support for the floats.

The floats were designed and produced by Lisa Wallace.

The event, which runs six nights, presented floats such as Water Everywhere, Let It Snow, Candyland, Toyland, and Santa And The Rocket Dancers.

The handful of children and parents in attendance were thrilled with the presentations and stayed on for the live performances by Dancin' Africa and singing by Jan Gibson.

Patricia Affonso-Dass, managing director of Ocean Park, said Emile Straker, school choirs from Erdiston and Bay Primary, as well as Cassius Clay and Eggs were all slated to perform. There was also face-painting at the event which opened last Thursday night.

One of the fun aspects which kept many children mesmerised was having their pictures taken with Santa Claus.

Pilgrim said some of the proceeds of the show would go to the Barbados Cancer Society.

The event, which begins with face-painting and magic shows for the children from 6 p.m., continues this weekend and on December 14 and 15. (WB)