SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The Springfield Carnival Association, the African American Caribbean Athletic Social Club (CAAASC) and former Parade Marshal and Springfield Fire District Chief Curt Marcellin gathered at the CAAASC on State Street to celebrate Caribbean Cultural Festival and Parade.
Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring Monday, August 1st as Caribbean Cultural Festival and Parade Day in Springfield to Gloria Scarlett, President of CAAASC.
Courtesy of the Springfield Mayor’s Office. Courtesy of the Springfield Mayor’s Office. Courtesy of the Springfield Mayor’s Office.
The funeral director at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been named the Grand Marshal of the CAAASC Carnival Parade. Springfield Carnival Association Chairman Valbert Johnson presented Henderson with the Grand Marshal sash.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank both CAAASC President Gloria Scarlett and Springfield Carnival Association President Valbert Johnson and their respective teams for continuing to maintain this wonderful tradition; the costumes, music and food are amazing and a must see. I know Vera O’Connor is smiling down on us from heaven. Congratulations Ms. Paulette Henderson for being honored as Grand Marshal for the Carnival Parade. My administration is proud to support the Springfield Carnival Association’s mission to enhance and promote cultural and educational activities in Springfield and surrounding communities. I have proudly donated to support the Springfield Caribbean Carnival Associations Scholarship program that assists high school seniors of Caribbean heritage pursuing higher education. Today and every day, the City of Springfield is proud to welcome and recognize the Springfield Carnival Association and the African Caribbean American Caribbean Athletic Social Club as we come together to celebrate Caribbean Heritage.
