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2006 Major Events
June
Annual International Military and Veterans Festival-
10th - 16th June
International Beach Handball Championships - 21st - 23rd June
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here for more information
July
International Maritime Modelling Festival - 8th - 9th July
World
Youth Sailing Championships - 12th - 21st July
Weymouth
Volleyball Classic - 28th - 30th July
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here for more information
Wessex
FM Great Days of Summer Fireworks - 31st July
The popular fireworks displays see thousands of people line the
beach to witness the fantastic fireworks displays. Perfect activity
on a warm summers evening.
August
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer Fireworks - 7th, 21st, 28th
August
The popular fireworks displays see thousands of people line the
beach to witness the fantastic fireworks displays. Perfect activity
on a warm summers evening.
Carnival Day October - 16th August
From 10am until 10pm the Esplanade becomes the setting of the
popular carnival. Stalls line the Esplanade with activities for
people of all ages, as well as other 'theme park style' attractions.
Later in the evening is the procession of floats, decorated in many
different styles. The evening ends with a firework display.
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here for more information
October
Lions
Beach Motocross - (tba)
A specially constructed beach motocross course is constructed every
year, in which competitors from across the country battle it out
to be champion.
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here for more information
November
Guy Fawkes Celebrations November - 5th November
Join in the fun on the esplanade with a large bonfire and
then fireworks later in the evening. There will also be a fun fair.
Victorian
Shownight - (tbc)
Late night shopping, along with various attractions and festive
cheer
December
Lions Christmas Day Swim 25th December
New Years Eve Fancy Dress Revelry - 31st December
Future
Events
The sailing events for the London 2012 olympics will take place
in Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour.
For further information on events, see the Weymouth
and Portland Borough Council web site. Click
Here
NOTICE: These events are subject to change, and I recommend
contacting the Weymouth & Portland Tourist Office before travelling
to any events.
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