- The Christmas Parade

Each year in the middle of December, trucks are dressed-up with lights and Christmas decorations and form a parade through the streets of Bridgetown and the outskirts of the city.

Hundreds of Barbadians line the route, especially little children, to watch the parade and to be greeted by Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and their favourite cartoon characters - some of whom dispense a few treats along the way!

The trucks are sponsored by local companies, with Virgin Atlantic Airways playing a major role. Some trucks feature choirs singing Christmas carols while others play recorded songs of the season.

The event is arranged by the Barbados Cancer Society and along the way, Santa's little helpers collect donations from the public which go to this worthy organization.