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'Stage is set' for Christmas in July event this weekend!- BVTB’s Tommy Dardet

- Organisers expecting some 4000-5000 people @ this year's weekend event
A large number of persons partying at Savannah Bay at Christmas in July on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Photo: Facebook/File
BVI Tourist Board Representative in Puerto Rico Tommy Dardet has said the stage is set for Christmas in July this weekend. Photo: Team of Reporters
BVI Tourist Board Representative in Puerto Rico Tommy Dardet has said the stage is set for Christmas in July this weekend. Photo: Team of Reporters
2022 Chistmas in July in the VI. Photo: Facebook/File
2022 Chistmas in July in the VI. Photo: Facebook/File
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The sea has been calming down, the boats are starting to arrive from Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere is sure to draw another large crowd for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda this weekend.

“We're so excited, all the Puerto Ricans are coming in. I just came in on a boat this morning. I did Immigration and Customs, they opened for us an additional spot over at Pussers… it was smooth, nice and great,” BVI Tourist Board Representative in Puerto Rico Tommy Dardet told reporters today, July 21, 2023.  

Mr Dardet added, “And now everybody's coming out, the sea is great, it's a very good sea, there's very, very little swell. So I expect people to be coming in today and tomorrow on the boats, plus other people flying in and renting boats.”

He added that others will also be renting places to stay, including hotels and villas, and that authorities appear ready to handle the influx of visitors.

Stage is set!

According to Mr Dardet, the plan this year is to reduce the amount of garbage during the event.

“At Pond Bay in Virgin Gorda, the stage is set, the generator, the sound system, the tents for the beverages.."

He said instead of glasses, tumblers will be sold and the proceeds given to Beyond the Reef.

“We're selling them on the beach so that every time you buy that cup, part of the proceeds go to Beyond the Reef.

Mr Dardet said beverages will be free as long persons buy that cup which can be refilled and can also be taken away as a souvenir of the party,” he said.

Puerto Rican & VI acts to entertain the crowd

Regarding musical entertainment, three bands will entertain the crowds, including one local VI band and two bands from Puerto Rico are flying in to entertain the crowds on Saturday, July 22, 2023. 

Christmas in July is an annual event in the VI where boaters from Puerto Rico and other nearby areas unite in the islands for a week of festivities. It is a tradition that started in 2007 and has grown to attract thousands of visitors each year.

13 Responses to “'Stage is set' for Christmas in July event this weekend!- BVTB’s Tommy Dardet”

  • The watchdog (21/07/2023, 18:42) Like (19) Dislike (19) Reply
    The bvi under the vip remains a shining city on a hill
  • 911 (21/07/2023, 20:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    can anyone tells how much money comes back from these events
    • Truth (22/07/2023, 06:35) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      Every hotel and marina VG full. Every villa full every restaurant full. You want more?
  • Laslow (21/07/2023, 21:51) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is where they should have invested the 250K.
    Our Puerto Rican boost the BVI economy every year for this event. They purchase food, fuel, rentals and the list goes on.
  • NezRez (21/07/2023, 22:36) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope everyone has a BLAST! This is soooo nice and hope it stays peaceful. Party on everybody. One Love.
  • Educate us please (22/07/2023, 08:21) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Definitely won’t see these responsible boaters racing between the boats and swimmers and ignoring safety protocols- we can learn a lot from them
  • HMMM (22/07/2023, 08:41) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    The dope coming in also
  • Island boy (22/07/2023, 08:43) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very nice, love it. Thanks to our fellow Puerto Rican neighbors. Come on & have a safe enjoyable time. The entire VG community appreciates you all…
  • @ (22/07/2023, 09:21) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    NNOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT OR WHICH DOG YOU WATCHING ,BUT YOU BETTER WAKE IP AND PRAY THOSE GUNDERLEROES DON'T START FLEXING OFF THEIR RETARDED SELVES SO THAT WE CAN ALL ENJOY A PEACEFUL CELEBRATION AS IT USED TO BE IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
  • home (22/07/2023, 09:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    God is coming. Turn to him


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