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Nwicker60
08-May-12, 13:35
The Wick Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest andWick RNLI Lifeboat Day
15th, 16th & 17th June 2012

Friday 15th June
Wick Harbour, 7.00pm – 11.00pm
‘SEAFEST’ Youth Music Concert at Wick Harbour.
A showcase of young local talent in the Fish Mart at Wick Harbour

Saturday 16th June
Wick Market Square, 10.45am – 11.30
Crowning Ceremony and procession to Wick Harbour
The Wick Pipe Band will lead the Wick Diamond Jubilee procession from Wick St Fergus Church to the Market Square.
Crowning Ceremony of the Wick Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest Queen. Procession to Wick Harbour.
Wick Harbour, Noon
The Wick Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest & RNLI Lifeboat Day Opening Ceremony.
The Diamond Jubilee Queen and Royal Court, with invited guests, will attend the Harbour to declare the Wick
Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest open.
Wick Harbour, Noon to 6.00pm
Continuous Entertainment on HarbourFest Stage at Wick Harbour
A full programme of varied entertainment from all ages of local performers, commencing after the Opening Ceremony.
Market stalls, RNLI stalls, children’s funfair, boats open to the public, trade and craft displays, vintage vehicle displays,
Coastguard air-sea rescue demonstration, School Alley, boating and yachting demonstrations etc.
Wick Harbour, 4.00pm
Unveiling of the Relocated Wick Harbour Cannon at the Salt Cellars
The Lord-Lieutenant, accompanied by the Royal Court, will unveil the relocated refurbished Wick Harbour Cannon
Wick Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm – 01.00am
The Wick Diamond Jubilee Dance
A licensed evening celebration dance at which the Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest Queen and Court will be present to draw the
HarbourFest Raffle, award prizes for the best dressed boats and best dressed shop window etc.

Sunday 17th June
Wick Harbour, 10.00am –10.30am
The Blessing of the Flotilla Service
Blessing of the Diamond Jubilee Flotilla Service led by the Salvation Army on the HarbourFest stage.
The Royal Court and invited guests present.
Wick Harbour 10.30am
The Diamond Jubilee Flotilla
The Diamond Jubilee Queen wishes the departing vessels bon voyage before the Royal Court boards the Isabella Fortuna
to lead 100+ decorated vessels of the Diamond Jubilee Flotilla round Wick Harbour and out to Wick Bay.
Pulteneytown Parish Church, 6.30pm
Hymns of the Sea Thanksgiving Service
Diamond Jubilee Hymns of the Sea Service in Pulteneytown Parish Church with the Lord-Lieutenant and Diamond Jubilee
HarbourFest Court in attendance.