Tall Ships: Parade of Sail
The Parade of Sail will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 16
August. The ships will start getting ready on dock from 12 noon –
the Parade of Sail will then start from the fairway buoy at
approximately 12.30pm.
A flotilla of Ships will leave Belfast in all their splendour
marking the end of the Belfast Maritime Festival 2009. The best
viewing will be along the County Down and County Antrim
coastlines.
Newtownabbey
Newtownabbey will host a Shoreline Festival;
Fun for all the family, featuring live music, children’s
activities, food and crafts.
Loughshore Park Jordanstown
Saturday 15 August, 11am – 8pm
Sunday 16 August, 11am – 9.30pm
Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Council would like to welcome young and old to the
Borough during the Parade of Sail weekend. Carrickfergus’ newly
landscaped promenade will of course be available with uninterrupted
views across the Lough.
Annual Flower Show, Saturday 15
August 1.30pm at Memorial
Hall, North Street Presbyterian
Church
Carrickfergus Garden Society’s annual flower
show returns for 2009 featuring sections for flowers, fruit,
vegetables, floral art, home industries, and handicraft. Organized
by Carrickfergus Garden Society and sponsored by Carrickfergus
Borough Council.
Sunday Summer Band Concert, Sunday 16
August 3pm-4pm at Castle
Green.
Sample the sounds of the summer courtesy of
CWA Brass Band. Should the weather be inclement the event will
continue at Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre, Antrim
Street.
North Down
Tall Ship Sail Past at Seapark,
Holywood
Seapark Recreation Grounds in Holywood makes
for a perfect spot to watch the tall ships of the Atlantic
Challenge sail by into Belfast Lough. Keep the whole family amused
between 11am-6pm as the ships sail by with beach volleyball, live
music from The Illegals, a U105 Roadshow, a funfair for the little
one’s to enjoy and food to keep hunger pangs at bay.
Tall Ship Sail Past at Cockle Row Cottages,
Groomsport
Free family fun at Cockle Row Cottages
between 2-4pm with tall ship making, open fire baking, face
painting, pony & trap rides, balloon modelling, with a craft
fair 1-5pm.
Summer Concert, Ward Park in Bangor
‘A
Tribute to the Beachboys’, 3-5pm.
For more information contact Bangor Tourist Information Centre
on (028) 9127 0069, email tic@northdown.gov.uk or
visit http://www.northdowntourism.com/
Ulster Folk & Transport
Museum
Come along to the Ulster Folk and Transport
Museum, Northern Ireland’s award winning visitor attraction and
view the Parade of Sail Sunday from the rolling countryside.
With three unique vantage points within the museum, why not bring a
picnic and find a place to view this spectacular event. Enjoy
the Tall Ships whilst stepping back in time and discovering a way
of life from 100 years ago. http://www.uftm.org.uk
Parade of Sail cruises aboard Historic Ship
Balmoral
See the Tall Ships at the Belfast Maritime Festival. Daytime and
evening firework cruises aboard Historic Ship Balmoral available
from various locations. Follow the Parade of Sail!
Stroll round the promenade sun decks - Enjoy a
meal or snack in the self-service restaurant; relax in the restored
period lounges & bars, or visit the souvenir shop for that
special memento of your day. BALMORAL is owned by a Charity &
British Registered for 683 passengers.
There are special fares for Children and
Senior Citizens so BOOK NOW and enjoy a great trip for all the
family!
Sailing from BallyCastle
Visit the TALLSHIPS Event
Friday August 14th leave 10am back 7.30pm
Fares Adult £29 Senior £27 Child £14.50
Return by inclusive coach from Belfast
Sailing from Redbay nr
Cushendall
Visit the TALLSHIPS Event
Friday August 14th leave 12noon back 7.45pm
Fares Adult £19 Senior £17 Child £9.50
Return by inclusive coach from Belfast
Sailing from
Belfast (old Stena
Berth)
Afternoon Cruise: Belfast Lough
Friday August 14th leave 3.30pm back 5.30pm
Saturday August 15th leave 2.30pm back
4.30pm
Fares £15 Child £7.50
TALL SHIPS FIREWORKS cruise
Friday August 14th leave 7.30pm back 10pm
Fare £17.95
Sailing from Portaferry
(Cooke St)
Visit
the TALLSHIPS Event
Saturday August 15th leave 10am back 8pm
Fares Adult £29 Senior £27
Return by inclusive coach from Donaghadee
Sailing from Donaghadee
Harbour
Visit the TALLSHIPS Event
Saturday August 15th leave 12.30pm back 7pm
Fares Adult £19 Senior £17, Child £9.50
TALL SHIPS FIREWORKS cruise
Saturday August 15th leave 7pm back 11.30pm
Fare £17.95
Return by inclusive coach from Bangor
Follow TALL SHIPS PARADE OF SAIL*
The Great Day
Sunday August 16th leave 12.30pm back 5.30pm
Fare £45 Child £22.50
*Tall Ship cruise has been planned from
latest information available. We will make every effort to provide
best possible views but no guarantee can be given that ships will
be under sail.
Sailing from Bangor
Marina
Visit the TALLSHIPS Event
Saturday August 15th leave 1.30pm back 6pm
Fares Adult £15, Child £7.50
TALL SHIPS FIREWORKS cruise
Saturday August 15th leave 6pm back 10.30pm
Fare £15
Children under 18 Half Price, Under 5`s
FREE
To book tickets call 0845 130 4647 or buy
tickets from the Belfast Welcome Centre T: 028 9024 6609.