WITH Mashramani 2017 a few days away, Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry, Police Commander ‘A’ Division, Clifton Hickens and other officials took the opportunity yesterday to inspect the route of the float parade.In an effort to pinpoint problems that might cause havoc on the day of the fete, the officials made it their duty to observe the possible encumbrances along the route.
Areas of concern were the vending spots; safety of patrons viewing the parade along Brickdam and those seated in the bleachers in Durban Park. The entrance and exit for the floats, revellers and parking were also taken into consideration.
It was reported that the route for the February 23 Mashramani float parade was recently extended and now begins at the corners of Church Street and Avenue of the Republic and ends at Durban Park, with a total 200 vending spots available along the route.
The decision followed calls that the previous route, which started at Stabroek Square and proceeded down Brickdam, was too small and would not give companies enough mileage for their investments.
As such, after starting off, the floats will proceed south on the western carriageway of the Avenue of the Republic, then east into Brickdam, proceeding to Square of the Revolution and then into Durban Park, entering from the south-western entrance.
However, this route will not apply to the children’s segment of the parade, which will commence at the Stabroek Market Square, and then proceed down Brickdam into Durban Park.