

Brenda Wathey stated: “ I am delighted that these carnival pioneers chose to collaborate with Rio Productions for the 50 th anniversary of Carnival. “ Back in the day, the Lighted Parade consisted of participants who wore their day costumes, fully covered in lights” quipped Romer. The Jolly Jumpers was not only one of the main carnival troupes for St.Maarten carnival but also the local pioneers of the Balloon Jump Up and the Lighted Parade. Romer was joined by Joyce Wathey and Rosa Brooks, both board members of the longstanding carnival troupe. Maarten Carnival.Īfter being absent from the carnival scene for many years, they’ve decided to form integral part of the lineup of Rio Productions during the First and Second day parade in April 2019.įormer President of the Jolly Jumpers, Elise Romer, expressed interest in participating for the anniversary year as a show of support to Carnival 50! “We would not have missed this for the World” she said. SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – October 11 th 2018 marks the day that the legendary carnival troupe “The Jolly Jumpers” announced their comeback for the 50 th anniversary of St.
