French-side Carnival festivities were officially launched on the Marigot waterfront Friday night with a parade and a lot of spontaneous dancing among revellers. Fire-eaters, Carnival Queens, New Generation Status Band and Locomotiv were in the procession that started from McDonald’s and finished on the waterfront. Opening remarks were given by First Vice-President Valérie Damaseau and Carnival Committee President Luciana Raspail. Carnival continues until March 6. The adult parade is this Sunday. (Robert Luckock photo)
