ABOUT 2600 youngsters were expected to parade at the National Stadium as Junior Kadooment got underway today.
The event began got underway around 9 a.m., watched by scores of spectators and narrated by the familiar voices of Margaret Allman-Goddard and Antoine Williams.
Eighteen bands have registered for this year’s event.
They include Quimby’s Explosion, Blackbird Productions, Xante and the reigning Best Junior Band Fifth Element, which is depicting the theme Candyland.
Other topics being showcased include the cultural environment, a tribute to veteran calypsonians, local sweet treats, the sugar cane industry and kites. (TG)