IT was nothing short of a kaleidoscope of colours donned by primary and nursery students, residing in the mining town of Linden, who wended their way to the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground, on Friday with their flamboyant costumes and floats.

Lindeners flocked the streets of Mackenzie to catch a glimpse of the young girls and lads who, guided by their teachers and parents, revelled their way by the sound of the boom box, to MSC, where the final display and judging took place.

The road march commenced around 09:00 hrs at the head of Republic Avenue and ended at MSC. Participating schools at this year’s parade were Pine Street Nursery, South Amelia’s Ward Nursery, Burnham Drive Nursery, Watooka Nursery, Middle Street Nursery, Amelia’s Ward Primary, and One Mile Primary amongst others.

The well put together dance choreographies, colourful and mesmerising floats, sleek, eccentric and picturesque costumes, coupled with the intricate dancing to the feverish soca music, gave spectators more than satisfaction than they deserved.

Good weather also allowed for a smooth flow of the proceedings. The competition was extremely tough, giving the judges the time of their lives to announce winners of the various categories, therefore all of the schools can give themselves a tap on the back for their presentation of satisfying costumes.

Most were in recognition with this year’s Mashramani theme, “Celebrating 49, with Victory in Mind; Restoring Eldorado”

From the nursery category, Pine Street Nursery emerged winners with their Enchanting Forest Collection of animals such as parrots, bears, frogs and tigers; who were nestled between the beautiful vegetation, mimicking Guyana’s Pristine Greenery.

Their little faces donning the costumes wowed the crown as their made animal sounds, revelling their way to the MSC ground. The Burnham Drive Nursery however tipped them as winners in the Best Banner- Nursery Category.

The Amelia’s Ward Primary’s Mermadaleons in Action copped first place for the best banner position and the Best contingent position for the Primary category. Other outstanding schools were Burnham Drive Nursery and One Mile Primary.