Anguilla Day 2014

Hi everyone. As expected, Anguilla Day 2014 was loads of fun. There were many activities on water and on land. We are thankful that everyone remained safe.

We hope you enjoyed our Anguilla Day 2014 Countdown on our Facebook page. We updated our post about our Anguilla Day Countdown with the remainder of the photos we posted on Facebook leading up to Anguilla Day. You can see the new photos here or you can click over to our Facebook page here.

The team at My Anguilla Experience engaged in a number of activities for Anguilla Day 2014. We attended the Anguilla Day Parade, followed the boat race to the various look out points by car and ended the day at Sandy Ground on the beach.

Here are some of the shots from our day. Do enjoy!

Anguilla Day 2014 Boat Race

Sherise and her friends rented a car, packed lunch and drinks and followed the boat race to the various vantage points. The boats were moving fast but Sherise managed to get a shot of the boats from one of the beaches. Following the boat race via land is always so much fun. Have you ever followed the round the island boat race by car?

Sherise and friends following the boat race

Sherise and friends following the boat race

Picture of boats from land

Sandy Ground

I spotted my mom and aunts as soon as I arrived on the beach at Sandy Ground. They all looked so nice and bright in their national colours. They grilled me as to the reason why I wasn’t wearing my national colours 🙂 .

Family at boat race, Anguilla

Sherise was dressed in her national colours as well.

Sherise and Shelly at Anguilla Day 2014 boat race

My friend and colleague Laurelei was passing by and we grabbed a photo. Her bag in one of the national colours is taking all the attention right?

Laurelei and Shelly at Anguilla Day 2014 boat race

Here is a lovely family shot. From left to right – Mia, Sherise, Heather, Shelly and Britney. Britney is a contestant in the Teenage Pageant this year and we wish her every success.

Family at Anguilla Day 2014 Boat race

See below some more scenes and people from the Anguilla Day 2014 boat race. Congratulations to Sonic and crew for winning the boat race. After all the action of the day, the boats looked so serene on the water.

Boats at rest at Anguilla Day boat race

Friends at Anguilla Day2014 boat race

Rennetta and Shelly at Anguilla Day 2014  boat race

Mikayla at Anguilla Day boat race

Denise at Anguilla Day 2014  boat race

The winner of the Anguilla Day 2014  Boat race

Mia and Britney – Anguilla day 2014  boat race

Anguilla Day boat race

Olinka at Boat Race, Anguilla

Rosanna at Boat Race, Anguilla

Anguilla Day Parade

Here are a few shots from the Anguilla Day 2014 Parade. Be sure to come out next year to show your support for those who contributed in the past and to those who continue to play a role in Anguilla’s development.

Anguilla Day 2014 Honourees

The honourees for 2014 were

Mr. Edgar Harrigan (Posthumously) – Revolution

Mr. Caleix Alfred Lake (Posthymously) – Revolution

Mr. Carlos Gumbs – Revolution

Mr. Homer Fitzclarence Brooks – Revolution

Mrs. Ann Benjamina Edgecombe-Newton (Posthumously) – Social Development

Mrs. Eudora Eugenie Hughes – Social Development

Mr. John C. Connor – Social Development

Mr. John C. Lake – Social Development

Thanks to all the groups in uniform who make a special effort to participate in the parade each year.

Anguilla Day Wear – Anguilla Day

Pathfinders, Anguilla

Brownies, Anguilla

Another Anguilla Day has passed but the spirit of patriotism and commitment to this nation will remain. We hope that you will join us for Anguilla Day next year!

Have a great weekend everyone and do leave a comment on the blog or on our Facebook page.