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In Focus: Junior Batabano celebrates Caribbean and Caymanian culture

Cardinall Avenue in George Town came alive Saturday with a vibrant street parade of costumes inspired by the spirit, jubilance and beauty of Caribbean and Caymanian culture for the annual celebration of Junior Batabano.
Young revellers take to the streets of Cayman for a previous Junior Batabano. - Photo: File

Junior Batabano returns with spirit of exploration and unity

Some 200 students from government and private schools across Cayman are preparing their dance routines and putting the final fixtures on their costumes for the annual Junior Batabano street parade.

Junior Batabano hits the streets

Children from schools throughout Cayman paraded through George Town on Saturday afternoon in the return of the annual Junior Batabano festival.

Kids preparing for Junior Batabano

Cayman Carnival Junior Batabano will be on the road again this weekend, featuring a costume parade, Family Fun Day and other activities.

Junior Batabano this weekend

Junior Batabano, usually held before the adults have their parade, is actually being held a week later this year. On Saturday, a colourful cavalcade of costumes will descend upon George Town, with the grounds of the Glass House acting as a home base and the location of the associated Family Fun Day.

Photo Gallery: 16th Junior Batabano

Schools from across Cayman joined the Junior Batabano street parade Saturday, as young people danced through downtown in turtle-inspired wears.

Road closures for Junior Batabano

Police advised that a number of streets in George Town will be closed on Saturday during Junior Batabano.

Roads to be closed to traffic for Batabano events

There will be a number of road closures on Friday and Saturday as festivities for the annual Batabano Carnival get under way.

Rotary Club of Grand Cayman backs Junior Batabano

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman is returning as a sponsor of Junior Batabano Street Parade and Family Fun Day, scheduled for May 11.

Junior Batabano Pan concert rescheduled

The Junior Batabano Pan on Parade Concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. The pre-Mother's Day event will take place at the Crescent at Camana Bay and will include music from St. Ignatius Catholic School, Grace Christian Academy, and Pan ‘n’ Riddim.

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Junior Batabano: Young paraders prepare for pageantry

A record-breaking number of students from government and private schools in the Cayman Islands are busy planning their costume presentation and dance routines for the 15th annual Junior Batabano street parade, set for Saturday.

Road closures for Batabano events

The following road closures will be carried out over the next two weekends to facilitate the annual Batabano carnival and associated events, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.

Junior Batabano showcases beautiful costumes, cultural flair

Hundreds of young participants paraded through George Town for the 15th Junior Batabano Street Parade on Saturday, showcasing beautiful costumes and cultural flair.

Junior Batabano showcases beautiful costumes, cultural flair

Hundreds of young participants paraded through George Town for the 15th Junior Batabano Street Parade on Saturday, showcasing beautiful costumes and cultural flair.

Junior Batabano celebrates 15th anniversary

Cayman Carnival’s Junior Batabano is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year with a weekend of pageantry and entertainment.

Cayman in Focus: Junior Batabano takes to the roads

A week before the main Batabano carnival, students donned headdresses, beads and elaborate costumes for the Neverland-themed Junior Batabano parade, Saturday

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