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Photo Set #1: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day Heritage Parade which saw Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands, floats, and more make their way through the streets of Hamilton. The parade got underway this afternoon, following the cycling and half-marathon races, which were held earlier in the day and saw... Read more of this article
Marshall & Butterfield Win Half Marathon Derby
Lamont Marshall and Nikki Butterfield are the 2018 Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby Male and Female Champions. Marshall was clocked in a time of 1:14:41, Sean Trott was second in a time of 1:19:08, and Seamus Fearon rounded out the top three clocking 1:20.40. Butterfield finished at the first woman and 22nd overall with a time of 1:33.20, Butterfield... Read more of this article
Photos: Marshall & Hasselkuss Win Junior Race
[Updated with photos] Tommy Marshall and Zoe Hasselkuss were crowned the 2018 Heritage Day Junior Classic Race Male and Female Champions. Marshall would stop the clock in 11:10, Seth Hartman was second with a time of 12:18 and T’syi Showers was third in 12:21. Hasselkuss finished in a time of 13:24 which put her 12th overall, S Cann was the second... Read more of this article
Live Videos & Updates: 2018 Bermuda Day
[Updating] The 2018 Bermuda Day holiday is getting underway, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race gets underway at 8.50am in Somerset, the Half-Marathon begins at 9am in Somerset, the Heritage Junior Classic Race begins at 9.45am on Front Street, and the... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] Greetings and welcome. Bermuda Day is one of my favorite Bermuda holidays. There are so many reasons to love Bermuda Day, from the intricately-designed parade floats, the show of physical strength and determination during the half-marathon race, and the hypnotic beat of the Gombey drum – there is something... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden] As the Leader of the Opposition, the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to offer my warmest greeting to the people of Bermuda as we celebrate Bermuda Day and the Bermuda Day Parade. Regardless of our age, The Bermuda Day Celebration means relaxation and fun – a marathon, a parade with floats,... Read more of this article
Rifle & Drill Team Set For Bermuda Day Parade
A ladies’ drill and rifle team set up with help from the Royal Bermuda Regiment is to field its biggest-ever squad in today’s Bermuda Day Parade. The Bermuda Rifle and Drill Team will have 45 on duty for a march past through the streets of Hamilton. Debbie Symons, an RBR Sergeant and the driving force behind the group, said: “It’s our biggest... Read more of this article
What We Share: Bermuda Day Booklet Released
In advance of the much anticipated festivities on Friday, the Government has released the official Bermuda Day booklet today, which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race starts at 8.50am in Somerset and finishes on Cedar Avenue, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby... Read more of this article
Where Are They Now? Mummies With Tummies
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Injuries and sickness can sideline even the most seasoned runners. But one thing that didn’t keep four keen runners off the racecourse seven years ago was pregnancy. In 2011, when the relay portion of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby had just been introduced, Ashley Couper Estwanik, Anna Laura Hocking, Vivienne Lochhead... Read more of this article
Photos: Somersfield Bermuda Day Celebration
Somersfield Academy students and teachers in the Children’s House division participated in a mini Bermuda Day celebration today [May 24]. A spokesperson said, “This year, the theme of our Bermuda Day Children’s House parade is “what we share”. Some of the traditions and events that many in Bermuda share in celebrating are kite flying,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Participant Lists
With the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby coming soon, the full participation lists for both the individual and team races have been released. In the individual race, some of the participants and numbers to keep an eye out for include Lamont Marshall wearing the number 278, with the number 4 being worn by Christopher Harris, the number 10 being worn... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and police Superintendent Darren Simons today [May 23] addressed policing and public safety strategy in advance of the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Minister Caines said, “I am pleased to be joined by Superintendent Darren Simons, the Gold Commander who will be overseeing Bermuda’s Policing and public safety... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Ferry Service Schedule Changes
The Bermuda Day holiday will see some changes to the ferry services schedule on Friday [May 25], with the blue, orange, pink, and green routes affected. A government spokesperson said, “Please note the ferry services schedule changes for the Bermuda Day holiday, Friday 25 May.” Blue Route: “Operating on the weekday schedule between... Read more of this article
Community Effort For Race Day Water Stations
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Those who have ever run the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby will know that staying hydrated is key to getting through the race on what is often a humid day. Luckily for the runners, eight official water stations are set up along the 13.1-mile course heading out of Somerset. And the people behind the stations generously donate... Read more of this article
Advisory: Road Restrictions For Bermuda Day
The Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following road restrictions that will be in place on Friday, May 25th for the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby and the Bermuda Day Parade. Traffic will be limited in the following areas: Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race: Commencing at Somerset Road and travelling... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Parade Participants Announced
The full list of participants for the upcoming Bermuda Day parade has been released, with more than 50 groups expected to take part. A spokesperson previously said, “The theme this year is What We Share. Parade Entry categories include: Natural Heritage Float, Upcycled Float, Art Float, Music Truck Entry, Walking Group Entry, Gombey Group Entry.” Full... Read more of this article
