Barbados has completed a comprehensive full-scale rehearsal on Sunday for the upcoming state funeral of national hero and cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers, finalizing preparations for Wednesday’s official commemorative service. The key dress rehearsal kicked off Sunday morning, with a full ceremonial procession running along the planned route from the country’s Parliament Buildings directly to Kensington Oval, the iconic cricket ground that will host the final service. Members of both the Barbados Defence Force and the Barbados Police Service took part in the practice sessions, working through every detail of marching formations, ceremonial protocols, and on-site logistics both along the procession route and inside the venue. The rehearsal included a full run-through of the casket bearer procedure as uniformed personnel carried the ceremonial casket into Kensington Oval, marking one of the most critical segments of the planned funeral proceedings. This state funeral is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from across Barbados, as well as cricket fans and official delegates from around the world, all gathering to pay their final respects to the sporting icon, who is universally recognized as one of the greatest cricket all-rounders in the history of the sport. Beyond the ceremonial and processional elements, Sunday’s event also included detailed briefing sessions for all event staff and media managers, where organizers outlined clear procedural guidelines to ensure Wednesday’s service runs smoothly and respectfully. All involved teams are now putting the final touches on arrangements to honor one of Barbados’ most revered public figures.