Locals ‘Camped Out’ For Parade Tomorrow
In a longstanding tradition, Bermudians are starting to line the parade route this evening [May 23], with people settling into ‘their spots’ for the May 24th Parade tomorrow.
Signs of ‘camps’ can been seen along various parts of the parade route, with Cedar Avenue in particular a beehive of activity. Locals, both young and old, can be seen along the parade route, as well as chairs, blankets, a TV, a barbecue and more.
Last month Minister of Youth, Sports, Families & Community Development Glenn Blakeney said the Parade will begin at 1:30pm leaving Bernard Park and turning north on to Dutton Avenue. At the junction with Marsh Folly, the parade will make a left turn and continue along Cedar Avenue, where the dignitaries will be seated at a viewing point at the Leopard’s Club.
Minister Blakeney said, “The Bermuda Day Parade will take an exciting new route this year. All participants and float makers will be asked to gather at Bernard Park. The Parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. leaving from Bernard Park and turning north on to Dutton Avenue. At the junction with Marsh Folly, the parade will make a left turn and continue moving to the very popular vantage point along Cedar Avenue.”
“This year the Bermuda Day dignitaries will also be seated at a viewing point just off Cedar Avenue, located at the Leopard’s Club. For many years Cedar Avenue has been lauded as the “the people’s avenue”, where the crowds who gather there create a real festive Bermuda Day atmosphere and this year dignitaries together with the Ministry of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development will be in the midst of that atmosphere among the enchanting revelry and celebration of our heritage.”
“The parade will continue along Cedar Avenue, where participants will make a left turn on to Church Street, traveling east before turning right at the court Street junction and continuing to Front Street where the parade participants will turn right proceeding west along Front Street before making a right turn on to Queen Street.”
“At the top of Queen Street, the parade turns right on to Church Street followed by a left turn on Dismont Drive. The dance participants will pass by the final viewing stand located at the City Hall Car Park and music trucks will go left on to Church Street and then disburse, while the Floats will park for public viewing in the area immediately along the stretch of Church Street known as Nellie’s Walk ( in Front of City Hall).”
“There will be a viewing stand and seating available at the City Hall Car Park to accommodate those who wish to be located at the final performance point of the Annual Bermuda Day Parade.”
“It should be further noted that Vendors will be stationed at key places throughout the City of Hamilton – including:
Front Street (at No.5 and No.1 Car Parks), City Hall Car Park and Victoria Park where there will be the added feature of musical entertainment.”
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