Mashramani celebrations were graced with brilliant sunshine and thousands of spectators yesterday.
Some 34 floats in the annual parade through the streets of the capital brought both the flash and flesh, although this year’s costume designs failed to match the creativity put on show last year.
Still, as the sun went down, the streets remained crowded with partying revellers.
The parade was once again off to a late start, due to poor organisation. Last year, rain had delayed the start of the parade. This year, despite the bright sun many floats were still scampering to organise their revellers and get them dressed in costume.
The scramble to organise bands may have been because
