Over 35 bands are expected to be a part of the 50th Jubilee Costume and Float Parade, on May 26, when Guyanese will celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary.The bands will also travel a new route—one different from the customary Church Street route used for the annual Mashramani Costume and Float parade.Addressing the launch of the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport’s, 50 days Countdown to Jubilee on Wednesday, Special Project Officer of Ceremony for the celebrations, Lennox Canterbury,Cheap Football Jerseys China, said that the Ministry is projecting a 35-band participation in the parade. However, the number could be as high as 50.He explained, however,Branden Albert Dolphins Jersey, that registration continues, and that a large number of requested registration forms, have not yet been returned.Questioned by the media, Canterbury explained that thus far, it is the regular big companies, Ministries, private groups and regions that have confirmed their participation in the parade.As it relates to the route, he explained that the parade will kick off at the usual starting point-Church and Camp Streets at 10:00hrs.The parade however, will proceed west on Church Street to Avenue of the Republic,Dallas Thomas Dolphins Jersey, south onto the Avenue of the Republic, then turn east onto Brickdam continuing into the Jubilee Park (Durban Park,) for the final round of judging.He said that the bands will exit the park through the easternmost bridge, then, proceed east along Homestretch Avenue, where they can either disband by the National Cultural Centre (NCC) or anywhere along that route.Artistic Director Dr. Seeta Shah-Roath explained that the designers, companies, ministries, regional representatives and other participating entities are looking at the five decades of Guyana from different perspectives as it relates to the concept and designs of the floats and bands.All the participating entities will seek to capture the theme of the 50th celebration – ‘Reflect, Celebrate and Inspire’.“They are looking at the persons who were the major movers and shakers within the particular decades. They are looking at the new highlights, the major achievements whether as a nation, as a company, region, within the decade,” she said.She explained, too, that some of the participants are looking at their own companies within the decades and their major achievements.? “We have had major participation in terms of throwing ideas around, deciding where they will go and how they would go,http://www.soccerpro.us.com/Chile/,” Dr. Roath said.She explained, as well, that for the entire float parade, the committee is trying to achieve an event of international standard in terms of “artistic perspective” and in terms of “how we look and how we prepare the costume.”The committee is also looking to have maximum use of local material for the creation of the costume and bands and the use of all Guyanese music during the parade, she said.Ahead of the parade will be the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Jubilee Park on May 25.Canterbury explained that for this ceremony there will be cultural activities that would involve song, music, and dance and that these would take place prior to the arrival of diplomats, the President and the Prime Minister.These activities will feature a minimum of five mass presentations on the ground including a 100-strong youth choir,Richard Dent Bears Throwback Jersey, and a 100-plus strong national steel orchestra, he said.According to Canterbury,Bob Uecker Braves Throwback Jersey, following the arrival of the President, there will be a special patriotic presentation by the choir, then a joint service band presentation, followed by the military drill display.Prayers will precede the hoisting of the flag.The parade will move off the square of the Jubilee Park and the night will end with fireworks display, Canterbury added.? (GINA)