TravelTalkOnline Forums Travel and Vacation Forums St. Maarten - St. Martin Street parade in GC in March

I know there is 'funding' involved, although I am not sure for what. Quite possibly for extra security, parking, etc. And while I don't know for sure, I certainly wouldn't be surprised if those in the parade got paid. Why not? The story in the DH said that the reason why it was shorter this year was because of lack of funding. Not sure if the funding involved was from the Collective' or from the merchants.