THE annual Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert took place on May 3, with hundreds of revellers braving the early-morning rain to participate in the festivities.

Point Fortin Borough Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May. This year marks Point Fortin's 45th anniversary as a borough.

Newsday photographer Lincoln Holder was at the event and brought back these images.

[caption id="attachment_1153054" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Revellers from the band Puncheon Boyz dance in the rain at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153062" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A masquerader from the band Just Illusions at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153055" align="alignnone" width="1024"] It was a party in the rain for these masqueraders from the band Puncheon Boyz at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153051" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Masqueraders from the band Alley Boyz at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153056" align="alignnone" width="1024"] These women were full of energy at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153065" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Masqueraders take shelter from the rain under the tarpaulin of a music truck during heavy rainfall at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153052" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A masquerader from the band Alley Boyz enjoys herself at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153053" align="alignnone" width="1024"] This spectator makes himself comfortable during a heavy downpour at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153063" align="alignnone" width="683"] Just Illusions masqueraders dance at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153064" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Puncheon Boyz revellers at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153057" align="alignnone" width="1024"] These women enjoy the music at Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1153058" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Police on patrol during the Point Fortin Borough Day J’Ouvert celebrations on May 3. - Photo by Lincoln Holder[/caption]

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