St Jude Hospital has announced the return of its annual charity bazaar.

The bazaar is a family event which was once a staple on the annual calendar of activities in Vieux Fort, attracting hundreds of people from communities throughout the island.

It was traditionally organized as a fundraiser to benefit the institution which serves more than 70,000 Saint Lucians throughout the southern half of the island. The proceeds from this year’s event will be used to procure equipment.

The bazaar be held on Sunday, April 30, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the George Odlum Stadium car park, and will open with an agricultural stall and flea market in the morning. More than a dozen booths will be selling everything from food and drinks to clothing and children’s toys. The flea market will feature a wide variety of new and used items for sale including, crafts, clothing, jewelry as well as unique gift accessories, selling for as little as fifty cents.

Later in the day, the bazaar will transition into entertainment activities for children and adults. There will a number of attractions for kiddies, including a trampoline, the bounce and castle, lucky dip, horseback riding and cherry tree; while aAdults can look forward to an exciting $1000 Bingo game, a grand raffle, and live entertainment by popular local artists, among other attractions.

Persons interested in supporting the bazaar may deliver donations to the St Jude Hospital’s business office at any time.

Admission to the bazaar is free. Vendors are not allowed. The St Jude Hospital bazaar is set to create an experience which the entire family will love and enjoy.