Schools in Sandy Ground, Grand Case and French Quarter were among the participants.
Miss Pitchounette 2012 Tiffany Anicette and her runners-up Katy Warner, Wonda Préval and Samantha Cyrille led the parade, which started from Howell Centre around 2:00pm.
They were followed by 2011 Little Miss Sunshine winner Denisha Lake and SXM Little King winner Ricky Fleming travelling in an open-topped car.
The Grand Case kindergarten school was the first of the troupes in the procession presenting "Little Fishermen and Salt Workers" walking behind a fishing boat. Boys sported big straw hats while the girls wore flat hats to carry salt.
A troupe that worked hard on its choreography and costumes was the "Sailors" troupe of Spring Hills, while French Quarter 2 School presented a mix of different nationalities. Young revellers appeared to be dressed in Cleopatra costumes, while others were dressed in Polynesian or West Indian styles under the theme "Colours of the World."
The Cultural Centre of Sandy Ground presented "Candy Land," another very colourful troupe, while Locomotiv musicians provided the familiar Carnival beat.
The parade was well supervised by the Territorial Police and Carnival organisers. Barriers had been erected along parts of Rue de Hollande and Rue de La République to prevent any accidents.
As usual the parade made its way along Rue de La Liberté and out to Lowtown and Bellevue before returning along Rue de Hollande and finishing in Galisbay at the Carnival Village, which officially was declared open.
2112 Inc. Productions is seeking contestants ages 7-9 years for the fourth Little Miss Sunshine and SXM King Election in May. Contestants can register at Mad Designs in Galisbay, Marigot.
Jolly Boys, Gunslingers, Control Band and Ebony Steel Orchestra are performing at Carnival Village tonight. Entry fee is US $10 or 10 euros and show-time is 8:00pm.
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