Jul 11 - National Day Programme Of Events Released

Written by YGTV Team on 11 July 2017.

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Day on Sunday 10^th September 2017. The events are being organised by the SDGG, with the Gibraltar Cultural Services collaborating and assisting the SDGG to ensure the smooth running of all events.

The National Day Celebrations are once again at its original venue in Casemates Square. Celebrations begin at 9.30am with live music and performances. The Political Rally will start at 12.25pm.

A spectator stand of 50 seats for the elderly will be made available on a first come first served basis. There will also be a spectator stand of 50 seats for persons with a mobility disability and a viewing platform to accommodate wheelchair users. Persons wishing to avail themselves of this service must be blue badge holders.

Persons wanting a space at the wheelchair viewing platform or the stand for persons with a mobility disability will be able to obtain tickets on a first come served basis by contacting the Gibraltar Cultural Services directly on telephone 20067236 before the 25^th August 2017, to register and pick up their ticket. Ticket holders may be accompanied by one other person. Blue badge to be presented on collection of tickets. No tickets will be available on the 10^th September.

In addition, National Day will also see the return of a British Sign language interpreter who will be coming to Gibraltar, especially for the event.

Other events forming part of our National Day Celebrations on Sunday 10^th September 2017 include:

10.30am Children’s Fancy Dress

Piazza

1.30pm to 3pm DJ Music

Casemates Square

1.30pm to 7pm Fun for Kids

John Mackintosh Square

1.30pm till late Fun Activities and Entertainment

King’s Bastion Leisure Centre

2pm till late Live Music

Rock on the Rock Club, Town Range