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
Desmond Sinclair
President
Patricia Miles
1st Vice President & Parade Co-Chair
Raymond Davis
2nd Vice President
Natasha Samuels
Public Relations
Vernette Joshua
Secretary
Donovan Longmore
Parliamentarian
Sean Antoine
Vending Chairman
Jessi Ewart
Parade Co-Chair
Jendayi Scott-Miller
Community Engagement Manager
Junior Wellington
Entertainment Chairman
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.