Category: Parades
Photos: Purvis Primary Bermuda Day Parade
[Updated with video] In order to celebrate Bermuda Day, the students at Purvis Primary School held a parade today [May 26] with the classes all showcasing a variety of themes: P2 West [Horse and Buggy], P1 East [Portuguese Culture], P3 East [African Dance], P6 West [Lighthouse Float], P1 West [Dominican Republic], P4 West [Bikers], P3 West [Cultures... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Tree Tops Bermuda Day Parade
The Bermuda Day celebrations have started, with Tree Tops II Preschool hosting a mini-marathon, followed by a rather cute parade today [May 26]. A spokesperson said, “Tree Tops II Preschool celebrated our 20th anniversary in September 2021 – and some of our floats reflect that. We have five classes of students aged between 18 months and 5 years... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: RBR Freedom Of City March
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Freedom of the City of Hamilton parade was held this morning [June 26] in recognition of Armed Forces Day. A spokesperson previously said, “The Freedom of the city is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community [in this case the Regiment]. It is an affirmation of the bond between a military... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: MarketPlace Christmas Parade
MarketPlace held their modified Christmas Parade last night [Nov 29], with the parade starting at Shelly Bay MarketPlace, traveling through the City of Hamilton and ending at Heron Bay MarketPlace. You can view the first set of photos here, an aerial video showing the view from above here, and all our coverage of the Christmas Parade here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: MarketPlace Santa Claus Parade
[Updated with photos] The streets of Hamilton are lined with people this evening [Dec 1] as crowds are out to watch the annual Marketplace Christmas Parade; an always popular event which features a wide array of groups. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime you can view our coverage of past Christmas parades here, and the live video... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2019 Remembrance Day Parade
[Updated with photos] Hundreds of people came out to honour war veterans and the fallen today [Nov 11] as the island marked Remembrance Day. The crowds lined Front Street near the Cenotaph at Cabinet Office as the small band of surviving veterans marched on parade alongside soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and its Band & Corps of Drums,... Read more of this article
Photos: MSA Annual Halloween Parade
Mount Saint Agnes Academy hosted their annual Halloween Parade this afternoon [Oct 31], with students showcasing their costumes in the school courtyard. “The Parade was lead by our bagpiper Mr. Aiden Stones. All the kids were so excited to show off their costumes, which really got them into the Halloween spirit,” a spokesperson said. Related... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: 2019 Labour Day Celebrations
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held on Monday [Sept 2] with people gathering on Union Square before marching through Hamilton, as they celebrated the 38th anniversary. The morning started out with a prayer from Rev Nicholas Tweed and then BIU President Chris Furbert announced that the name of labour icon Ottiwell Simmons has been added... Read more of this article
Photos: 2019 Labour Day Parade & Speeches
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 2] with people gathering on Union Square before marching through Hamilton, as they celebrated the 38th anniversary of Labour Day. The morning started out with a prayer from Rev Nicholas Tweed and then BIU President Chris Furbert announced that the name of labour icon Ottiwell Simmons has been... Read more of this article
Photo Set III & Video: Bermuda Pride Parade
Thousands of people took to the streets of Hamilton as Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration took place yesterday [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong.’ Attendees, many dressed in rainbow colours, started out from Victoria Park, and made their way through Hamilton as onlookers cheered them on, and then the celebrations continued... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Bermuda’s First Pride Parade
Thousands of people took to the streets of Hamilton as Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration took place yesterday [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong.’ Attendees, many dressed in rainbow colours, started out from Victoria Park, and made their way through Hamilton as onlookers cheered them on, and then the celebrations continued... Read more of this article
Photo & Video Set I: Bermuda Pride Parade
Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with large crowds of people taking part in the Parade. The day’s celebrations began at Victoria Park before the parade was held through the City of Hamilton from 11.00am through 12.30pm, with celebrations continuing in the park... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Celebrations At Victoria Park
[Updated] The inaugural Bermuda Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with people gathering in Hamilton’s Victoria Park to get the days festivities underway. Following the morning gathering in Victoria Park, the parade was held through the City of Hamilton from 11.00am through 12.30pm,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: BDA Carnival Parade Of Bands
Spectators lined the streets of Hamilton yesterday [June 17] as carnival enthusiasts hit the road for the Parade of Bands, the final event of the multi day Bermuda Carnival. The 2019 Bermuda Carnival got underway with the ‘Five Star Friday’ event on Friday. continued with the Raft Up at Shelly Bay on Saturday and the J’Ouvert celebration early... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: BDA Carnival Parade Of Bands
Carnival enthusiasts made their way to the City of Hamilton yesterday [June 17] for the Parade of Bands, the final event of the multi day Bermuda Carnival. The 2019 Bermuda Carnival got underway with the ‘Five Star Friday’ event on Friday. continued with the Raft Up at Shelly Bay on Saturday and the J’Ouvert celebration early Monday morning at... Read more of this article
Photos: 2019 Queen’s Birthday Parade
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade was held on Saturday morning [June 8] on Front Street in Hamilton featuring the pomp and pageantry of the marching units from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums, Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders and the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps. The military in... Read more of this article
