The shores of Maracas Beach were filled with beach-goers who enjoyed the sand and sea after a sweltering Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Children played in the sand and tassa groups brought their rhythms to the shores. A heavy police presence with frequent patrols ensured the safety of beach visitors.

Photos by Faith Ayoung

[caption id="attachment_1064035" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Uniformed police officers patrolled Maracas Beach.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064034" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Miracle Aberdeen, 9, plays in the water at Maracas Beach.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064033" align="alignnone" width="1024"] From left, Adelia Birchwood, 9, Emmanuel Birchwood, 5, Hakeem Birchwood, 7, Alejandro Burnley, 3, and Elijah Birchwood, 5, play together with their furry friend at Maracas Beach on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064032" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Maliefa Pirman took her son Matthias, 2, to Maracas Beach to enjoy the water on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064031" align="alignnone" width="1024"] This man was cheered on by onlookers as he danced to tassa from the Malik All Stars on Maracas Beach on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064030" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Annie Sohan dances to tassa played by Malik All Stars at a Carib event on Maracas Beach on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064028" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Officers patrol Maracas Beach on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1064029" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The shores of Maracas Beach were full as beach-goers cooled off on Ash Wednesday.[/caption]

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