Queen's Park is the official name of what we know as the Queen's Park Savannah or popularly referred to as "The Savannah".

The Queen's park Savannah is the largest open space in the city of Port-of-Spain.

It is situated at the northern end of the city.
The Savannah extends over 80 hectares of land that was formerly sugar estate.

This estate, called paradise Estate, belonged to the Peshier family,
but in 1817 the Cabildos bought it for over £6000.

The Peshier family kept a small plot as a burial ground for their family.
Today, one still sees the small cemetery.

The theme "D Savannah" is a representation of the things,
people and cultural events that one would see in and around the Queens Park Savannah,
one such main event being carnival the greatest show on earth,
one can expect at Easter time the popular kite flying,
and the Independence Day parade followed by a grand display of fireworks.

Besides being an open playground,
the Savannah is also a popular place to enjoy an oyster cocktail or just have a stroll with loved ones.

Egrets section on the road with Legacy Carnival Tuesday 2k12

 
     

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