The Boat Procession will take place on Thursday 8th September 2022 at 7.30pm, as part of the National Celebrations. 

A statement follows below:

The event is being organised by the Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe and Gibraltar  Cultural Services with the assistance of Steven Segui on behalf of the Cormorant Camber Boat  Owners Clubs, the Royal Gibraltar Police, the Gibraltar Port Authority, the Gibraltar Fire and  Rescue Service, HM Customs, the Gibraltar Defence Police and the Department of the  Environment. The event will entail the blessing of the sea and vessels and will serve as an Act  of Remembrance of all those who have lost their lives at sea. The intention is for all boat owners  to follow in procession to the South Mole where the laying of natural flowers will take place.  

This is an open invitation to everyone in Gibraltar, regardless of their religious affiliation. Any  boat owner interested in participating should contact Steven Segui on 58286000 or via email [email protected]. Alternatively, the muster time on the day will be 7pm, at sea, outside Mid Harbours Marina, for the commencement of the procession at 7.30pm. Participants are  encouraged to take their Gibraltar flags and only bring natural flowers.