https://bernews.com/2012/06/photo-set-1-queen%e2%80%99s-birthday-parade/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:27:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 https://bernews.com/2012/06/photo-set-1-queen%e2%80%99s-birthday-parade/#comment-222203 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:39:19 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=122659#comment-222203 I agree.. Why have it on a working day, and when there are no cruise ships in. It was so much better when it was on a public holiday and we could all go if we wished. Note the tiny crowds compared to years past.
I think the way they have marginalized this parade when so much effort by the participants goes into it is disgusting.

]]> https://bernews.com/2012/06/photo-set-1-queen%e2%80%99s-birthday-parade/#comment-222048 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:00:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=122659#comment-222048 I only found out about the Parade early this morning, prior to leaving for work. I was surprised that there wasn’t more publicity. I met several tourists this morning who had no idea the parade had taken place and were very disappointed to have missed it.
Our tourists like the pomp associated with these events. We need to make a bigger fuss of it, as it makes their visit interesting, enjoyable and DIFFERENT from other island locations. What I don’t understand is this: we can send a rep to the Royal Wedding, we can send a rep to London for the Jubilee celebration, we even have certain individuals who gladly accept titles from the Queen, despite being pro Independence. BUT, nothing is done to make more of the Queen’s Birthday parade and its beneficial effect on our tourists and locals alike. If anything, it was almost an non-event it was so low key!
Hey! We are still an Overseas Territory and we should make the most of that to enhance our tourism product.

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