Tall Ships

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Even Bigger Crowds for Tall Ships Spectacle Even Bigger Crowds for Tall Ships Spectacle THE Tall Ships Races 2010 in Hartlepool hit new heights yesterday (Sunday August 8) as an estimated 350,000 visitors flocked to the site. The figure, up 100,000 on Saturday’s 250,000 total, took visitor numbers for the first two days of the event beyond the half a million mark. The highlight of the day was the impressive Crew Parade, a vibrant pageant of music and costume. Mayor Stuart Drummond said: “We have had some fabulous feedback from people. The highlight of Sunday was undoubtedly the Crew Parade, a fabulous display involving all of the crews which was enjoyed by everyone. “We are delighted with the way the whole event is going, and the question I am already being asked is when can we have the Tall Ships Races again!” There are 57 vessels in port and the event is well on course to attract up to one million visitors over the course of four days. As well as the Tall Ships, there is a busy programme of live music throughout the four days of the event. Tonight (Monday) will see Echo and the Bunnymen and Doves take to the main stage. Other highlights include a World Market, celebrity chefs, street theatre, a folk festival and the BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory. The last of three fireworks displays will take place this evening at 9.45pm. Hartlepool is the only UK host port for the Tall Ships Races 2010, with the vessels having sailed from Kristiansand in Norway in the second and final race.