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Photos/Video: Gombeys In Bermuda Day Parade
[Updated with video] Our fourth and final Bermuda Day Parade photo gallery is in keeping with the tradition of the Gombeys appearing at the end of events, with the final gallery featuring images showcasing the island’s iconic Gombeys, who thrilled the crowds with their performances. According to the parade order list, the Bermuda Day parade ended... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets — some setting up the night before — for the much anticipated Bermuda Day Heritage Parade in Hamilton, which marked the first parade since 2019, with the past two years affected by the pandemic. Participants including the Gombeys, dance groups, motocross riders and more, made their way past an enthusiastic... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
After a two year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day Heritage Parade, which started this afternoon on Front Street and lasted for more than five hours as the parade made its way through Hamilton in front of an enthusiastic crowd. You can view our first set of photos from the Parade here,... Read more of this article
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, 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. You can view our live updates... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Videos: 2022 Bermuda Day
[Updating] The 2022 Bermuda Day holiday is getting underway today [May 27] and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The races start in Somerset at 8.20am [cycling] and 8.30am [running] and the parade in Hamilton starts at 1.30pm. Scroll down past for the live updates, and for full coverage of Bermuda... Read more of this article
5 Hour Video: 2022 Bermuda Day Parade
As part of the island-wide Bermuda Day celebrations, the Bermuda Day parade is being held this afternoon [May 27]. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can view our live updates here. The 5 hour live video replay is below: For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day spanning over a decade, visit our... Read more of this article
Videos: CITV Releases ‘Road To Glory’ Series
Leading up to the Bermuda Day holiday, CITV has released a series of videos titled ‘The Road to Glory – The Bermuda May 24th Marathon Derby,” highlighting the holiday’s rich history. The ten videos highlight the Olivers, Tracy Wright, George Jones, Dawn Richardson, Jennifer Sterling, Kavin Smith, Thomas Smith, the Armstrongs,... Read more of this article
Mayho & Mitchell Claim Sinclair Packwood Titles
[Updated with video] [Written by Stephen Wright] Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell retained their titles in the men’s and women’s Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race today. Both riders cemented their positions as the most successful riders in the men’s and women’s competitions, with Mayho claiming his fifth title while Mitchell became a four-time... Read more of this article
Videos: Estwanik & Dutranoit Win Half Marathon
[Updated with photos & PDF] Chris Estwanik and Izzy Dutranoit won the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with Mr Estwanik claiming his 8th victory, while Ms Dutranoit etched her name in the race history books by claiming her first ever win. Both runners took the lead in the west end and held it the entire way, being cheered on by the large crowds... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From Premier David Burt
[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] Bermuda Day is time for us to celebrate our unique culture, our proud history and most importantly all of the things that unify us as Bermudians. This year’s theme, ‘Togetherness’, is extremely fitting. Not only due to a long period of being forced apart but also because throughout the recent times... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, it is my pleasure to extend best wishes to everyone on this Bermuda Day – a day established to celebrate our rich and diverse heritage and one another. After a two-year absence of fighting through the global pandemic and all the challenges that came with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From Minister Peets
[Bermuda Day message from Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets] Happy Bermuda Day everyone! I am so excited to extend my heartfelt greetings to you as we return for the first Bermuda Day Parade in two years. Certainly, one of the hardest things about the pandemic has been the distance it has created between us. It has been difficult... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: People Set Up On Cedar Avenue
After being cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day parade is set to take place tomorrow [May 27], and Bermudians are getting ready, with people setting up on Cedar Avenue this evening. We spoke with a few people — many of whom have been setting up their spots for years — as they settled in this evening. You... Read more of this article
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
Bermuda Day Parade Stream To Start At 1.15pm
The much anticipated Bermuda Day Parade — with hosts Heather Whalen, Gavin Smith and Beverley Howell – will be carried on CITV starting at 1.15pm tomorrow [May 27] and will also be carried live on Bernews and on our social media platforms. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to view live coverage of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
