Community / Tall Ships crew parade brings carnival atmosphere to Lerwick
LERWICK was awash with colour as more than 1,300 Tall Ships crew members walked through the town on Wednesday afternoon.
The crew parade kicked off at Victoria Pier at 4pm, and it carried on through to the main stage at Holmsgarth for an opening ceremony.
One crew member involved in the parade was Erlend Arntzen Dale, who captains the Norwegian Gaff Cutter Skreien.
He told Shetland News that the crew were having a “fantastic” time in Shetland.
With dressing up a key feature of the parade, the crew member was kitted out as a fish (see below) – with the boat named after a cod.
Nearly 40 boats are in Lerwick for the Tall Ships Races, with activities and entertainment starting at around 11am.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.