Par-la-Ville Park to be renamed Queen Elizabeth Park in honour of Queen's jubilee

THURSDAY, MARCH 22: The City of Hamilton today announced it will host a renaming ceremony at Par-la-Ville Park on Saturday April 21, 2012 in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling.

Mayor Gosling stated, “It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we get to celebrate the diamond jubilee of a monarch. The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce it is fitting to mark this historic occasion by renaming Hamilton’s premier park and recreational area, Par-la-Ville Park, in honor of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. The park will be called Queen Elizabeth Park.”

“The City will host a formal renaming ceremony and plaque unveiling on Saturday, April 21, 2012, on the grounds of Par-la-Ville Park at 4:00pm. Formal invitations have been extended to community leaders and the general public, especially the residents of our city, are invited to attend. The occasion will be highlighted with a fanfare from the Bermuda Regiment and musical selections from the North Village Band,” Mayor Gosling concluded.