60th Anniversary John Mackintosh Hall Art Competition
16 Apr - 26 Apr
Schedule
From 6th Sep, 18:00 to 6th Sep, 23:00
The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group is pleased to announce that a Boat Procession will be organised as part of the National Celebrations on Friday 6th September 2019 at 6pm.
The event is being organised by the Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe with the assistance of the Royal Gibraltar Police the Gibraltar Port Authority, the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Services, HM Customs, the Gibraltar Defence Police and the Department of Environment. The event will entail the blessing of the sea and vessels and will serve as a remembrance of all those who have lost their lives at sea. The intention is for all boat owners to follow in procession to the South Mole where the laying of natural flowers will take place.
This is an open invitation to everyone in Gibraltar, regardless of their religious orientation. Any boat owner interested in taking part should contact Steven Segui on 58286000 or email: steven.segui@giboxy.gi. Alternatively they can meet at 5:30pm at Mid Harbours Marina, Peter Isola Promenade, on the day. The procession will commence at 6pm and members of the public are encouraged to take their Gibraltar flags and only bring natural flowers.