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Gerry Badillo
Arts & Culture
Carnaval de San Pedro opens with first ever Comparsa Talent Show
The anticipated island celebration, El Carnaval de San Pedro, opened on Saturday, February 10th, with the first-ever Comparsa Talent Show featuring several colorful dancing groups on stage. Held at Central Park under the theme 'Tributo a la Tradicion,' the festival included live entertainment, games for the children, and booths offering tasty treats and beverages.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council Hosts 2nd Annual Tourism Awards
Held at El Patio Restaurant under sparkling décor, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) honored the outstanding tourism business of Ambergris Caye on Saturday evening, November 25th. Mr. Gerry Badillo and Ms. Natalie Arceo hosted the glamorous event, with the Black and White Garifuna Center performing, opening the ceremony with lively traditional dances.
Arts & Culture
San Pedro Dance Academy pays tribute to island moms
The San Pedro Dance Academy (SPDA) celebrated moms, grandmothers, and all other maternal figures on Saturday, May 27th, during a special Mother’s Day Tribute Program. The academy’s talented young dancers graced the San Pedro Lions Den stage, entertaining their beloved family and friends.
Community and Society
SPTC treats island mums to a fun Mother’s Day extravaganza; Mother of the Year selected
The last time the San Pedro Town Council held an extravaganza of entertainment to celebrate Mother's Day was in 2019. The traditional festivity finely returned with COVID-19 restrictions, now a thing of the past. On Saturday, May 7th, the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex welcomed hundreds of island mothers for an evening full of performances, music, giveaways, and a comedy show with popular performers from Mexico. Mother of the Year was also selected near the show's end, with the prestigious recognition going to Mrs. Patricia Marin.
Youth
DANCE kid camp ends with a fun day!
The DANCE group completed their program by encouraging the young dancers to also conserve their environment.
Community and Society
Children move and groove at DANCE camp
A new project embarked on La Isla Bonita where DANCE group invited all children of San Pedro for free dance classes.
