Our Team
Introduction
Meet the West Indian Independence Celebrations, Inc. team of volunteer board members responsible for spearheading the annual one day celebration event Hartford, Connecticut. Celebration include a street parade and music festival, which showcases and promotes West Indian culture, food, music, and people. The event also serves to connect natives and also future generations of West Indians born in the United States with their heritage.
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Board Members
Patricia Miles
President
Vernette Joshua
Second Vice President
Angelique Croasdale-Mills
Fundraising & Vending Chair
Interim TBA
Treasurer
Junior Wellington
Entertainment Chair
Maxine Trout
Secretary
2024 – 2025 Board of Directors
- President – Patricia Miles
- 1st Vice President – Natasha Samuels
- 2nd Vice President & Parade Co-Chair – Vernette Joshua
- Fundraising & Vending Chair: Angelique Croasdale-Mills
- Secretary – Maxine Trout
- Public Relations – Natasha Samuels
- Entertainment Chair – Junior Wellington
- Vending Chair – Sean Antoine
2023 – 2024 Board of Directors
- President – Desmond Sinclair
- 1st Vice President & Parade Co-Chair – Patricia Miles
- 2nd Vice President – Raymond Davis
- Secretary – Vernette Joshua
- Parliamentarian – Donovan Longmore
- Public Relations – Natasha Samuels
- Parade Co-Chair – Jessi Ewart
- Entertainment Chair – Junior Wellington
- Vending Chair – Sean Antoine
Media Release & Event Notice
You may be photographed at any WIIC Hartford event for West Indian Independence Celebration, Inc's promotional purposes. These event photos may be used at WIIC Hartford’s discretion for promotional purposes without your specific written consent and/or without compensation.
You must be 21 or older with valid ID to consume alcohol at certain vendors. WIIC Harford promotes responsible drinking.