South Valley is gearing up for its Community Street Festival which is scheduled for Saturday August 2nd 2025, as part of this year’s Summer Festival events. A media launch was held last Friday, June 13th, during which a rundown of activities for the event was presented. The Festival will begin at 6:00 a.m. with a Jouvet, and includes a Kids Zone from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Speaking at the launch, Event Coordinator Sari-lee Benjamin, revealed a stellar lineup of local artists featuring Latest, Ziggy, 264 Island Boys, Took and the Boys String Band, Vere Musiq, MadMindz, KJ x Kank, Viggy and Jaylan Johann. The hostess will be Ms. Farah Banks.
Ms. Benjamin said: “We are proud of our artists’ line up because it portrays who we are: talented, diverse, and deep rooted in our culture.”
Soca artist Viggy Gumbs, a resident of South Valley, said: “Events like the South Valley Community Street Festival are important for not only the vendors and artists, but for the community at large. People of all generations attend this festival – young and old – all embracing one common theme, and that is community.”
Commissioner of Police, Robert Clark, who was also at the launch, encouraged both visitors and residents to attend the festival. He said that officers will be on hand to provide security. “We want you to come out and participate,” he said. “We want you to have an exciting time.”
The Commissioner offered reassurance to the public, stating: “We will be there to keep you safe. All we ask is that you listen to instructions, drink responsibly, and have a great time.”
Also speaking at the launch was the Chairman of the Anguilla Summer Festival, Fitzroy “Briggy” Tomlinson. Government officials were present at the launch as well.
