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Photo Set #2: Hamilton Christmas Boat Parade

Photo Set #2: Hamilton Christmas Boat Parade

The Christmas Boat Parade was held on Saturday evening [Dec 8] with the waters of Hamilton Harbour taking on a festive glow as decorated boats made their way through the waters, featuring a wide variety of seasonal themes, with one boat blending traditional Christmas lights with uniquely Bermudian culture, with Gombeys on board the vessel as it wound... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Hamilton Christmas Boat Parade

Photos & Video: Hamilton Christmas Boat Parade

[Updated with photos] The City of Hamilton is holding the Christmas Boat Parade this evening [Dec 8], with the Parade set to begin at approximately 6:30pm with the Spirit of Bermuda leading the flotilla of vessels. Boats will circumnavigate White’s Island with the route stretching between Red Hole and Darrell’s Wharf, over to The Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article

Saturday: No 6pm Pink Ferry Due To Boat Parade

Saturday: No 6pm Pink Ferry Due To Boat Parade

Due to the Christmas Boat Parade tomorrow evening [Dec 8] in Hamilton Harbour, the 6.00pm Pink Route [Paget/ Warwick] ferry service will be suspended, the Department of Marine and Ports Services said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that as a result of the Hamilton Harbour Boat Parade on... Read more of this article

Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory

Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists of traffic and parking changes to take place on Saturday [Dec 8] from 6.00pm until 9.00pm in order to accommodate the Christmas Boat Parade. A Government spokesperson said, “One way traffic will occur on the following roads: Harbour Road: Between Manse Road and Stowe Hill travelling in an easterly... Read more of this article

Viewing Village For Christmas Boat Parade

Viewing Village For Christmas Boat Parade

There will be an official Viewing Village in No. 1 Car Park for spectators at the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 8th, with the Parade set to begin at approximately 6:30pm with the Spirit of Bermuda leading the flotilla of vessels. Boats will circumnavigate White’s Island with the route stretching between Red Hole and Darrell’s Wharf,... Read more of this article

2019: Christmas Boat Parade To Be Held Again

2019: Christmas Boat Parade To Be Held Again

Following the success of their Christmas Boat Parade in St George’s on Saturday evening [Dec 1], the organisers confirmed they are planning on hosting another event next year. The organizers explained that they plan on doing it every other year so that it ends up as one year a Christmas Boat Parade will be held in Hamilton, and the following... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & Results: Christmas Boat Parade

Photos, Video & Results: Christmas Boat Parade

[Updated with photos & results] St. George’s is holding their Christmas Boat Parade this evening [Dec 1] with almost 20 boats decorated in festive fashion making their way through the east end. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below, with commentary at the location from Bruce Barritt and Jugglin Jason. Update:... Read more of this article

Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail Tomorrow

Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail Tomorrow

St. George’s will be hosting a Christmas Boat Parade tomorrow [Dec 1] starting at 6.30pm, promising a fun-filled holiday-themed evening including a visit from Santa Claus, music, and a beautiful view of nearly 20 boats aglow in the harbour. In an online post, The St. George’s Boat Parade Committee said, “For the first time ever, St. George’s... Read more of this article

St. George’s Christmas Boat Parade On Dec 1

St. George’s Christmas Boat Parade On Dec 1

For the first time St. George’s is going to get its own Christmas Boat Parade and organisers are calling on boat owners to get in touch to take part. A spokesperson for the St. George’s Boat Parade Committee said: “The harbour at St. George’s is perfect for this kind of event. We expect that ours might start small, but it will grow. “We... Read more of this article

Christmas Boat Parade Set For December 8th

Christmas Boat Parade Set For December 8th

The City of Hamilton announces that it will be hosting the 2018 Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 8th. The City has committed to taking over the organization and execution of the Parade but the event remains under the remit of the Bermuda Boat Parade Charity. A spokesperson said, “The City calls on all interested participants... Read more of this article

Christmas Boat Parade Postponed Until 2018

Christmas Boat Parade Postponed Until 2018

The City of Hamilton announced today [Nov 9] that the Christmas Boat Parade, scheduled for Saturday December 9th, has been postponed until December 2018. “This was always going to be a difficult transitional year for the Christmas Boat Parade”, explained Mayor Charles Gosling. “We agreed to take over from the founders who had organised the parade... Read more of this article

Christmas Boat Parade Set For December 9th

Christmas Boat Parade Set For December 9th

The City of Hamilton will be hosting the 2017 Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 9th, with the City saying they “committed to taking over the organization and execution of the Parade, but the event will remain under the remit of the Bermuda Boat Parade Charity.” “The City calls on all interested participants to sign up their... Read more of this article