As communities across Antigua and Barbuda prepare to mark Emancipation Day 2024, the Antigua Barbuda Evangelical Alliance (ABEA) has finalized plans for its signature annual observance: the Prayer-Cade, a faith-focused procession that blends public worship with national reflection. This year’s gathering will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, with participants assembling at the iconic Old Parliament Building before setting off on a cross-island motorcade.
Unlike standard parades or processions, the Prayer-Cade is designed to bring intercommunal prayer to every corner of the nation. Organizers have planned multiple stops at neighborhoods and population centers across the island, where participants will lead collective prayers for the people, institutions, and future prosperity of Antigua and Barbuda. Rooted in the annual commemoration of Emancipation Day, the event carries dual meaning: honoring the historical legacy of emancipation while uniting people of faith across the country in a shared mission of spiritual support.
ABEA has issued an open invitation to all segments of local society, encouraging congregations from every church, family groups, and individual members of the public to join the procession. Event organizers note that the Prayer-Cade fills a unique role in the nation’s Emancipation Day calendar, providing an opportunity for people to express their faith publicly while lifting up the needs of local communities across the island. For anyone seeking additional details about registration, route information, or participation guidelines, organizers can be reached directly at two contact numbers: (268) 781-2899 and (268) 725-0282.