![SPECTRUM WARRIORS [12TH JUNE 2026] - For generations, Saint Lucia's Carnival has been a vibrant expression of culture and community. This year, however, one band is using the festival to champion a different message—one of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging. Spectrum Warriors, a kiddies Carnival band created for children on the autism spectrum, is preparing to take to the streets on July 11 and 12, giving special-needs children an opportunity to participate fully in one of the island's most celebrated traditions. Phoebe Popo reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
A JUNIOR CARNIVAL BAND DESIGNED FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN HITS THE ROAD IN JULY
SPECTRUM WARRIORS [12TH JUNE 2026] – For generations, Saint Lucia’s Carnival has been a vibrant expression of culture and community. This year, however, one band is using the festival to champion a different message—one of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging. Spectrum Warriors, a kiddies Carnival band created for children on the autism spectrum, is preparing to take to the streets on July 11 and 12, giving special-needs children an opportunity to participate fully in one of the island’s most celebrated traditions. Phoebe Popo reports.
