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Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Parade Tape
People have started marking their spots along the race and parade routes in anticipation of the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday. Bermudians traditionally mark their spots for Bermuda Day, seeking to claim prime viewing points for both the Half Marathon Derby and the Bermuda Day parade. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day spanning the... Read more of this article
Call For 2025 Half Marathon Derby Volunteers
The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee is seeking volunteers to serve as Race Marshals for the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby to help ensure a safe and successful event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee is calling on the community to step up and support one of the island’s most iconic sporting events by volunteering... Read more of this article
Paradise To Host Artist Talk For Heritage Month
Paradise Mobile will host a free Artist Talk on Thursday, May 15 at its Reid Street store, featuring local artists sharing insights as part of the Heritage Month Art Showcase. A spokesperson said, “Paradise Mobile is excited to invite the community to an inspiring Artist Talk as part of the ongoing Heritage Month Art Showcase. Taking place at... Read more of this article
Bermuda Heritage Month Events Continue
As Heritage Month reaches its midpoint, the Department of Culture encourages continued celebration of Bermuda’s rich traditions through upcoming events themed ‘The Future is Now.’ A Government spokesperson said, “As we are almost halfway through Heritage Month 2025, the Department of Culture would like to remind and encourage the community... Read more of this article
Video: 2025 Bermuda Day Parade Route
The route for the 2025 Bermuda Day Parade has been unveiled, with the parade set to move through Hamilton, making performance stops at key locations including the Birdcage, the Flagpole, Cabinet, Global House, the Cathedral, Victoria Park, and Leopard’s Club. Video courtesy of The Department of Culture. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day spanning... Read more of this article
Western Stars & LiveNet Launch Campaign
Western Stars Sports Club and LiveNet Bermuda have launched a $100,000 fundraising campaign, with 200 members running the Bermuda Day Marathon 2025 to support field restoration. A spokesperson said, “Western Stars Sports Club, in partnership with LiveNet Bermuda, has officially launched a community-driven fundraising campaign to restore the club’s... Read more of this article
BEDC Sponsors Bermuda Half Marathon Derby
The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Organizing Committee announced the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] as the lead sponsor for the 2025 Bermuda Half Marathon Derby. A spokesperson said, “As one of Bermuda’s longest-running and most cherished sporting traditions, the Half Marathon Derby continues to bring together athletes, spectators,... Read more of this article
Heritage Month Theme: ‘The Future is Now’
The theme for the 2025 Bermuda Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day Parade is ‘The Future is Now,’ Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly today [March 21]. The Minister said, “This year’s theme is both a call to action and a celebration, highlighting the ingenuity, resilience, and... Read more of this article
New Start Line For 2025 Half Marathon
The Bermuda Day Half Marathon Committee has announced a change to the startline in St. George’s for the 2025 race. A statement posted online said, “We got a bit of feedback from last year’s Derby participants, and it seemed no one was a big fan of the turn-around on Marsh Folly. It was probably the only part of the course with very few... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Bermuda Day Float Awards
The Department of Culture held its Bermuda Day Float and Fund Awards ceremony at the Bermuda National Gallery, with Minister Owen Darrell presenting certificates to awardees across various categories. This year’s award winners are: Natural Heritage Float: 1st – Department of Culture Upcycled Float: 1st – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,... Read more of this article
Minister On The Energy Of Bermuda Day
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell spoke about Bermuda Day, saying “this year’s event was truly a celebration of our culture, our resilience, and our community spirit.” Minister Darrell said, “This year the sun shone brightly upon us, providing the perfect setting for a parade that was nothing short of spectacular.... Read more of this article
Photos: Attendees At 2024 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of people — some of whom camped out from the night before — lined the streets of Hamilton for the always-popular Bermuda Day events, with the day starting off with the running and cycling races, and then continuing with the Heritage Parade which saw Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands, floats, and more make... Read more of this article
