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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
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
Video: 2015 Christmas Boat Parade In Hamilton
The 2015 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 12], bringing out people from around the island out to witness the island’s biggest holiday event of the year. Beginning from the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, dozens of boats wound their way through Hamilton Harbour, offering a beautiful display of lights and holiday charm... Read more of this article
Video: Fireworks At The Christmas Boat Parade
Spectacular fireworks illuminated the waters of Hamilton Harbour on Saturday evening [Dec 12] as Bermuda’s Christmas Boat Parade wrapped up, topping off the holiday event with a brilliant light show provided by a fleet of dozens of vessels. The festive seasonal spectacle was taken in by crowds of onlookers who lined the Hamilton waterfront in... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Christmas Boat Parade In Hamilton
The 2015 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 12], bringing out people from around the island out to witness the island’s biggest holiday event of the year. Beginning from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, dozens of boats wound their way through Hamilton Harbour, offering a beautiful display of lights and holiday... Read more of this article
Photos: Fireworks At Christmas Boat Parade
The reflections of fireworks bursting overhead illuminated the waters of Hamilton Harbour tonight [Dec 12] at the conclusion of Bermuda’s Christmas Boat Parade — adding to the dazzling light show provided by the fleet of dozens of vessels. Thousands of onlookers lined the Hamilton waterfront and Harbour Road to watch the festive season spectacle,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Christmas Boat Parade In Hamilton
Hamilton Harbour turned into an aquatic Christmas wonderland this evening [Dec 12] as the biennial Christmas Boat Parade took place, with dozens of boats crossing the waters decorated in a variety of festive themes. Organisers had earlier announced the 2015 Boat Parade would be themed around the America’s Cup. Countless people lined the route for... Read more of this article
Video: City Donates To Christmas Boat Parade
The City of Hamilton has donated $5,000 toward the upcoming Christmas Boat Parade, set to be held in December, continuing their sponsorship of the well-loved tradition. One of the most spectacular events of the Christmas holiday season, this year’s Christmas Boat Parade will take place in Hamilton Harbour at 6.00pm on Saturday, December 12. Now... Read more of this article
Christmas Boat Parade Entries Remain Open
It’s not too late to enter your boat in one of the most spectacular events of the holiday season. The Christmas Boat Parade will set sail at 6:30pm on Saturday December 12th, and 50 boats have already registered but organisers say that there is space for additional boats and are encouraging interested boat owners and skippers to register. The winning... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Theme For Christmas Boat Parade
One of the most spectacular events of the Christmas holiday season will be making a return this year, with the Christmas Boat Parade set to take place in Hamilton Harbour at 6pm on Saturday December 12th,2015. Now running as a biennial event, the organisers says the 2015 Boat Parade will be bigger and better than ever and themed around the America’s... Read more of this article
Caledonian Society Donate Winnings To Charity
As a part of their ongoing philanthropic support of local charities, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda has donated over $300 worth of food vouchers from Lindo’s and Butterfield & Vallis to the Wesley Methodist Church Food Hamper. The programme works to provides food items to families and individuals in the community who are experiencing financial... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Christmas Boat Parade & Fireworks
The 2013 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 7], bringing out people from around the island out to witness the island’s biggest holiday event of the year. Beginning from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, dozens of boats wound their way through Hamilton Harbour, offering a beautiful display of lights and holiday charm... Read more of this article
Boat Parade Spectators Run Aground In Harbour
At just past 8pm on Saturday evening [Dec 7] a 51 foot cabin cruiser — with 19 passengers onboard who were watching the Christmas Boat Parade — ran aground on Reid Island in Hamilton Harbour. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The 51 foot cabin cruiser Old Blue Water ran aground on Reid Island, 400 metres NW of... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Christmas Boat Parade In Hamilton
The 2013 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 7], with the route packed with people who came out to watch the holiday spectacular. The parade began from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel with dozens of boats making their way through Hamilton Harbour, travelling clockwise around White’s Island. A casino themed entry by Charles... Read more of this article
Casino Theme Wins Best Overall At Boat Parade
The casino themed entry by Charles Crisson was judged the Best Boat Overall at last night’s [Dec 7] Christmas Boat Parade in Hamilton Harbour. Founded in 1998, the Boat Parade continues as a biennial event and always attracts a large crowd to watch the spectacular event, with the casino themed boat attracting quite a bit of attention among attendees. The... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: Fireworks Display At Boat Parade
[Updated with video] Crowds lined the route to watch last night’s [Dec 7] Christmas Boat Parade, which concluded with a dazzling fireworks display over Hamilton Harbour. Giving it a uniquely Bermudian twist, part of the fireworks show was accompanied by the sounds of the traditional Gombey drums, as one boat entered in the parade featured drummers... Read more of this article
