Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Bonaire Maritime Day, 2011 Will be Celebrated on Sunday, September 25, 2011
This Sunday, September 25, 2011, will be a special treat for those visitors lucky enough to be on Bonaire, when the government of Bonaire, along with the Coast Guard and Marina Real will hold an open house where there will be spectacular demonstrations of military maneuvers on the sea, in the air, and on the ground, in practice for what might be needed some day.
Planes, helicopters, and boats will be on hand to simulate marine emergencies and to give the people of Bonaire an idea of what is involved should the need for crisis management ever occur.
All are invited to watch the events of the day, which will occur along the oceanfront promenade in Kralendijk from the morning through 5:00 PM in the area from La Guernica Restaurant to Fort Oranje. In preparation for the event, the oceanfront promenade will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:00 on September 24th and throughout the following day. Also, in Wilhelmina Park there will be stands where drinks and local handcrafts will be available for purchase, and music will be playing. (Source: Island Government)
