Bermuda Day Parade To Start From Front Street
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports today [May 12] shared the 2019 Bermuda Day Parade route – which will be starting along Front Street this year.
A spokesperson said, “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs notes that currently there are just over 50 parade entries – this includes Gombey troupes, majorettes, floats, dance groups, marching bands, music trucks and more.
“The parade will begin at 1.30 p.m., Friday 24th May.
“This year, the parade will start along Front Street near Albouys Point, with participants lining up on Bermudiana Road/Par-La-Ville Road/Pitts Bay Road.
“Parade participants will travel along Front Street, up Court Street, left on Church Street, down Cedar Avenue and conclude at the Marsh Folly Road/Dutton Avenue.”
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo said today, “Bermuda Day is that time of year when we celebrate all that makes us unique. Our heritage, our culture and our pride as a people – these are the things that bind us together.
“The Bermuda Day Parade is considered to be one of the most anticipated events and by far the biggest cultural event on our calendar. As the public is aware, this year’s theme is Bermudian Excellence, which offers us an opportunity to show off our national pride.
“This is an occasion where we can highlight our excellence in sports, education, philanthropy, advocacy, business, the arts, hospitality and more. Bermudian Excellence is about celebrating every individual in our society who does their part in making Bermuda great.”
Minister Foggo continued, “Much work has gone into ensuring that Heritage Month was an engaging, cultural experience, and this includes the preparation and planning for the Bermuda Day Parade.
“I’m excited about attending this year’s parade, and I look forward to engaging and celebrating with all those who will be enjoying this special day.”
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Why?
Why not
Just wondering why the change. I don’t go anyway so it doesn’t bother me.
What ever, but thanks for a paid holiday.
The reversed parade route is in part to recognize the 40th Anniversary of the Bermuda Day Parade which originally started along Front Street in 1979.
Sigh. Who asked you to do this? No one!!!!
Why not John boy? Your tape down in the wrong spot?
Just curious. did the participants complain because it was too long to walk? It doesn’t say.
Your comment made me chuckle by the way.
This is irritating..for us who are in the parade. Now we have to hike back to our camp. Much easier finishing in City Hall car park which is right in the middle of things. Hate when they fo this crap!
You sound fat.
This is irritating..for us who are in the parade. Now we have to hike back to our camp. Much easier finishing in City Hall car park which is right in the middle of things. Hate when they do this crap!
My favorite is the semi truck with drunk people onit…the drunkah …the more they wave n’ the louder they put the music!!
Music trucks :- drunk people waving at you…
When you wave back it’s considered an imagined acolade for some perceived accomplshment…or something.
I wish they’d also say that this the 40th anniversary of Bermuda Day.
I don’t know why a bunch of negative people would respond and they don’t go to the parade!!!