Kite Festival

Good Friday, to most Bermudians, is about flying kites on the beaches, enjoying a festive atmosphere, and eating a traditional codfish breakfast and cakes. Bermudians make a variety of kites in a range of sizes and shapes. The majority of them are hexagonal (with 6 sides) or octagonal (8 sides) in shape.

They are made of colorful paper tissues, wood or stripped bamboo sticks, metal, and strings. The kites typically have a long tail that assists in their balance during flight. Some of the kites are so large that it requires several people to hold and release them into the air. The majority of kites are still used across the country as part of their structure. Initially, the kite flying was done only after 3 pm in the afternoon. However, these days, you will see kites flying all day long. Entry to the Kite Festival is free to all visitors from all over the world.

The Kite Festival is organized at Horseshoe Bay Beach every year on Good Friday. They are a social group that actively works towards bringing people together for social and cultural enrichment. A kite competition takes place in various categories, including Best Traditional Bermuda Kite, Longest Tail, Biggest Kite, Smallest Kite, Best Designed Kite, Best Boxy (Fennel Sticks), Highest Kite, Most Innovative Design, Ugliest Kite, Best Visitors Kite, etc. Some of the enjoyable family activities include Easter egg hunts, egg and spoon races, wheelbarrow races, 3-legged races, marbles, etc. There is also a fishcake competition.