The parade was led by the talented drum majorettes of Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School accompanied by members of the Strand Bomb Squad sevens rugby team.
Captain Paul Nieuwenhuis and Admiral Mariette Nolte aboard the Skütsje d’Hollandse Heer finished second in the first round of the Anything that Floats race. The pair chugged a drink from their canisters in pure delight at being the “first solo boat” to cross the finish line.
Splish Splash teammates Monette Human and Amorette Hurter braved the water in their makeshift bathtub to compete in a round of the Anything that Floats race.
Enjoying the festival which included the race and offerings by a host of stalls were Johandré and Alessandra Zeelie, Savannah and Shanna Hobdell and Nicolette Lecornu. Foto:
Nicole and Craig Payne were out and about with their girls, Ashton and Chloë.Foto:
Angelique Rautenbach and her daughter, Amani who manned their stall with exclusive crocheted baby and toddler clothing and toy items. Foto:
U-lu-lu-lu-lu! Ululating and chanting Madzikane Ka Zulu traditional dancers had everyone moving to their cultural rhythms and tunes at a Heritage Day gathering that preceded the much-anticipated Gordon’s Bay Harbour Festival celebrations.
