- SVG Christmas/Nine Mornings Festival
The 2023 National Lotteries Authority Christmas/Nine Mornings Festival will be officially opened on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Square in Kingstown, with the theme “Our Christmas, Our Vibes.”
The activities that will kick off the 2023 celebrations will include the return of the street parade, in which patrons will participate in a candle light cultural street procession through the streets of Kingstown, beginning at Heritage Square at 6 p.m. The Police Band, Dance Groups, Community Groups, Drumming Groups, and Drummers from Community Groups will accompany the march.
When the festival returns to Heritage Square, it will begin with a brief opening ceremony that will include a blessing of the event from Pastor Randy Boucher and worship from the Exalt Him Worship Ministries. The Epic Sound Steel Orchestra will deliver steel band music, while the SVG Police Band will do a special mini-performance. The Chairman of the National Nine Mornings Committee will deliver Christmas greetings, and business sponsors the National Lotteries Authority and Vinlec will make remarks. Hon. Carlos James, Minister of Culture, will then declare the festival open by turning on the lights in the Square.
The SVG Christmas and Nine Mornings Committee will honour a number of community members who have made significant contributions to the event throughout the years.
The National Nine Mornings Committee invites the public to take part in the debut and future events of this unique Vincentian tradition of the National Christmas/Nine Mornings Festival.
