By Delicia Janneire
December 21, 2024
The Christmas spirit was alive and well in Timehri last evening, thanks to the annual Toy Distribution and Santa Road Parade, a heartwarming event held in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, Arya Ali, and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
This marks the 14th edition of the Santa Road parade, which saw hundreds of children and families come together to celebrate the festive season of giving.
First Lady Arya Ali, who partnered with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport for this year’s event, expressed her excitement about the plans for the upcoming Georgetown parade.
She shared, “We have a route marked out, and it’s going to end at the Kingston Esplanade. We have toys, food from institutional care, and a Christmas concert to look forward to.”
The parade was a major highlight, bringing joy to the children of Timehri as they received gifts and treats to celebrate the season.
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, also attended the parade and emphasized the importance of selfless giving during the Christmas season.
“This is also a very good thing to renew our commitment to living together as brothers and sisters. It’s a time for us to break down the fences and walls and reach across those barriers with a warm embrace, sharing love and letting everybody know we are one family—the Guyanese family,” said Edghill.
Over the past two weeks, government ministers have been spreading holiday cheer across Guyana by distributing toys to children at various Christmas Tree Light-ups, ensuring that the festive spirit is felt nationwide.
The event was a beautiful demonstration of community and generosity, igniting the Christmas spirit for children in Timehri and bringing together families to celebrate the joy of the season.