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Older people and caregivers will join the November 12 Bando parade

The district announced a group of around 130 participants in electric carts and the participation of the Veteranas del Folclor cultural group.

People wearing hats, colourful necklaces and a crown during an outdoor celebration.

The Secretariat of Participation and Social Development announced that older people, caregivers and residents of the Segundas Oportunidades temporary shelter will take part in Cartagena’s Grand Bando Parade on Thursday, November 12. The statement was dated Tuesday, November 10.

A group will travel in electric carts

The district expects around 130 people to participate this way during the morning along Avenida Santander. The announcement includes older people linked to the Centros de Vida, caregivers with their children and four residents of the temporary shelter.

Participants will include members of Centro de Vida El Zapatero, as well as the Centros de Vida’s pageant queens and their companions.

Veteranas del Folclor will also take part

The programme includes the Veteranas del Folclor cultural group, made up of around 30 older people.

The secretariat will also bring its Me la Gozo sin tu Acoso initiative, with messages on preventing gender-based violence and information about available support services.