Bermuda 2009 - 400th Anniversary

“Bermuda’s history is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people who call Bermuda home...”
Message from Her Majesty, The Queen

“This upcoming year of celebration will be like none other...”
A letter from the Premier

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Events & Information

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Upcoming Events

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  08/1/2009
Signature Event: EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
COME AND JOIN THE COMMEMORATION OF EMANCIPATION DAY on Saturday Aug. 1st 12 - 8 at the Botanical Gardens in Paget. THIS IS A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE THE EMANCIPATION OF BERMUDA'S ENSLAVED PEOPLE ON AUGUST 1, 1834. THE THEME OF THE DAY IS: SPEAK TO THE PAST - HERALD THE FUTURE.

  08/3/2009
Display of Bermuda Books by Bookmart/Brown&Co.
Religion in Bermuda - will be the focus of the book display at Brown & Co in August

  08/8/2009
SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
The theme for Sunday August 9th is Rhythm Section. This monthly event will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.

  08/27/2009
Celebrity Bowl by The Warwick Parish Council
The Warwick Parish Council has planned a number of events designed to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Islands of Bermuda. Outstanding residents of Warwick will be invited to participate in “Celebrity Bowl”. It will be held at the Warwick Lanes on Thursday, 27th August, 2009 commencing at 7.00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. The Warwick 'Celebrities' will include outstanding residents of Warwick, senior government official or a major figurehead at an important social, religious, schools or business establishment.

Signature Events 400 Gala Event Tattoo Picnic Concert Renaming Of Spanish Rock To Portuguese Rock Celebrations The Queen's Birthday Parade Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts Opening Event

All information correct at time of listing. Please check with individual organizations for information of dates & times nearer the event.