Belfast Tall Ships Sail out in Style
Belfast and Northern Ireland’s biggest ever event comes to its most
dramatic end as the magnificent Parade of Sail disperses 12
noon on Sunday 16th August.
Over 40+ ships from the Tall Ships fleet will be mustered into
position that will allow viewing from both sides of Belfast
Lough. The organisers of Belfast Maritime Festival expect
hundreds of thousands to say farewell to the 1,000 crew as they
head to a variety of ports across Europe
Those wishing to view this spectacular site can choose from a
variety of locations from both sides of the Lough. As well as
coming down to the main event site which will be opened from
10am to 4pm.
The fleet will begin to depart from the Port of Belfast from
approximately 12.30 and it is estimated to take
1½ hours for the ships to leave. The
impressive vessels should experience a good westerly breeze and are
expected to pass Bangor at around 2pm.
Due to expected numbers police and road service advise those
travelling to view at key vantage points to give themselves plenty
of time.
Travellers are advised to use Translink and NI
Railway Services and to check the Translink website and DOE travel
website for further details. www.translink.co.uk
Car users
Special traffic management arrangements will be put in place along
key coastal routes. Car users should expect delays along both
sides of Belfast Lough and are asked to leave plenty of time for
their journey. Car drivers are asked to follow traffic
directions, be considerate where they park and follow the rules of
the road.