Courts will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with lighted parade on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The parade, a celebration of creativity, culture and community spirit will reflect six decades of service, growth and partnership with the people of Barbados.

The event, which will start at Queen’s Park, is being held in collaboration with We Gatherin’, The Nation Publishing Co Limited and Starcom Network.

“This parade is our way of saying thank you to Barbados for 60 incredible years of trust and support,” said Trisha Tannis, Managing Director of Unicomer (Barbados) Limited.

“Courts has always been about people, our customers, our employees and our communities. This milestone gives us the opportunity to celebrate not only our history, but the vibrant resilient spirit of Barbarians who continue to inspire everything we do.”

Among the parade highlights is ‘Gold Rush’, one of the featured floats designed by Nanette Worrell, which captures the essence of ambition, success and the golden journey of Courts throughout the years.

“Designing Gold Rush was about representing the reward of the hard work and a bright future that lies ahead”, said designer Nanette Worrell. It’s a golden celebration, both literally and symbolically of Courts’ journey and the people who have been part of that success.”

Another addition to the parade line up will come from designer Kino Weekes, whose floats are expected to bring the bold colour and imagination to the streets.

“Each design celebrates movement, connection and energy everything that makes Courts a household Brand” Kino shared.

“With the lead float, we wanted to create something that screams celebration and feels alive and joyful, just like the customers who have supported Courts for six decades.”

The parade’s choreography will feature coordinated performances from various groups across the island, led by two of Barbados’ top choreographers Jerilee Evanson-Kellman and Ysobel Jones.

“Our aim is to bring rhythm, storytelling and togetherness to life through dance”, said Jerilee.  “Each performance reflects a piece of Courts’ journey told through motion and music.”

“Ysobel added, “We wanted to capture the emotion behind 60 years – the pride, the progress and the people.  Every dancer, every movement is part of that story.”

Members of the public are invited to join the celebration which will travel along Constitution Road, passing Fairchild Street, Bay Street and Independence Square. It will also travel along Broad Street before ending at the Courts Superstore at St George Street, opposite Jubilee Gardens. (PR)

The Route:

Depart Queens Park from the main entrance gate.

Turn right onto Constitution Road, keep straight onto St. Michael Row.

Turn left at the traffic lights and continue onto Fairchild Street.

Turn right onto Bay Street, then right again, passing Independence Square on the left. 

Turn left at the traffic lights proceed to St. Michael Row* (against normal traffic flow). 

Turn left at the Treasury Building, and proceed onto Broad Street (against normal traffic flow). 

Keep straight onto Lower Broad Street, turning left onto St. George Street, ending at the Courts Superstore at St. George Street, opposite Jubilee Gardens.