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Review: BHW Heroes Weekend Parade Of Bands

Review: BHW Heroes Weekend Parade Of Bands

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Destra Garcia famously sang: “Everybody take a jump, take a jump, take a jump up now, start to wave, start to wave, start to wave up now, start to wine, start to wine, start to wine up now, because, it’s carnival!” And that’s exactly what yesterday was, Bermuda’s first carnival and hopefully the first of many.... Read more of this article

Photo Set #3: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

Photo Set #3: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

Massive crowds made their way to Dockyard yesterday [June 13] for the Parade of Bands, with the west end filled with the sounds of soca music and a carnival atmosphere. The Parade of Bands was the third event in the inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend, which involves four days of events being held across the island. Slideshow with over 150 photos from... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

Photo Set #2: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continued this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands taking place in Dockyard. The streets were lined with all forms of seating and comforts as crowds of people gathered to watch as dancers followed trucks blasting their favorite soca tunes. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton,... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Man Arrested In Dockyard

Police Confirm Man Arrested In Dockyard

A man was arrested this evening [June 13] in Dockyard, following some form of altercation that took place that took place during the Bermuda Heroes Weekend Parade of Bands. The police confirmed that a man got into an altercation, had to be subdued, and was subsequently arrested and taken into police custody. Further details are limited at this time,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Parade Of Bands Underway

Photos & Video: Parade Of Bands Underway

[Updated with video] The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continues this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands now underway in the Dockyard area. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton, which was followed by the early morning J’Ouvert celebrations in Dockyard, with all three events thus far seeing a great turnout,... Read more of this article