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One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG

Some of the patrons of Christmas in July held at Pond Bay on July 26, 2025. Photo: Yacht Rapscallion/Facebook
Hundreds of boats at Pond Bay for the annual Christmas in July on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Photo: Yacht Rapscallion/Facebook
Hundreds of boats at Pond Bay for the annual Christmas in July on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Photo: Yacht Rapscallion/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development (R9) at Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development (R9) at Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Party vibes at Christmas in July at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda on July 26, 2025. Photo: Yacht Rapscallion/Facebook
Party vibes at Christmas in July at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda on July 26, 2025. Photo: Yacht Rapscallion/Facebook
Christmas in July is an annual event in the VI where boaters from Puerto Rico and other nearby areas unite in the islands for a week of festivities. Photo: Jah Ibo/Facebook
Christmas in July is an annual event in the VI where boaters from Puerto Rico and other nearby areas unite in the islands for a week of festivities. Photo: Jah Ibo/Facebook
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the biggest Christmas in July events was held at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

The beach party, held by Wally Castro Marine in partnership with the BVI Tourist Board, saw thousands of people and hundreds of boats converge at Pond Bay for one of the biggest one-day parties in the Caribbean.

Among those joining the revelry and welcoming the visiting Puerto Ricans and other patrons were Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, who is also the Ninth District Representative.

‘Biggest one day party on earth’- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE

Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, hailed this year’s Christmas in July as the “biggest ever”.

“Biggest one-day party on earth! Hundreds of boats: Everyone dancing. What a party…Amazing how they put this together! Pure happiness! Bands were excellent too,” Hon Smith posted on her Facebook page.

Christmas in July is an annual event in the VI where boaters from Puerto Rico and other nearby areas unite in the islands for a week of festivities. It is a tradition that started in 2007 and has grown to attract thousands of visitors each year.

More details to follow.

21 Responses to “One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG”

  • bvibuzz (27/07/2025, 12:20) Like (22) Dislike (8) Reply
    money still not tricking down to the little man
    • Warren Buffet (27/07/2025, 21:10) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      I got mine ! Get out and hustle instead of blogging your life away!
    • BuzzBvi (28/07/2025, 07:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hi buzzy. Where do you think this money going? This is a great event for the VI. The place like your tag is buzzin!
    • The Poli.Farmer (28/07/2025, 07:51) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      Once they keep my Beach and Pond clean, we won’t have a problem. Thank you!
  • party poopers (27/07/2025, 12:42) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    NO WONDER THE SPREEMIER WAS THERE
  • Wow! (27/07/2025, 12:49) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply
    That's a lot of filth to be flushed out in that harbor
  • The Commenter (27/07/2025, 14:11) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    As long as they keep gov/tourist board out of it, it will continue to be sucessfull.

    Lets not forget the BVI music fest which was on rolling years of success until.........
  • Wendy (27/07/2025, 15:27) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    the white folks gathering mixing up the local festival gathering and who get the money made from the organization
  • Struppz (27/07/2025, 19:04) Like (49) Dislike (2) Reply
    Ya’ll BVI ppl like to complain complaining!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are ppl who help especially Virgin Gorda during hurricane Irma!!! I will forever love my Puerto Rican !! Stop complaining the things we should be complaining about!!! You ppl choose to keep quiet about it!!!
  • WOW (28/07/2025, 07:45) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    These ppl come though rough waters just for this!! N ayo complaining?! Be happy! They came to spend money!! Shut up and let them enjoy.
  • big show (28/07/2025, 08:03) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
    Puerto Ricans dont want locals at their party
    • @big show (28/07/2025, 18:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      does law enforcement search any vessels?
      • Sometimes (29/07/2025, 10:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        They just want certain locals at their party. They have been inviting locals to party with them for years, but people they have met along their many years of vacationing in the bvi. Tourist board needs to stay out of it and we need to behave and the party will continue.
  • Reef Busters! (28/07/2025, 08:09) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    omg!!!!!anchoring on top of the poor reef. Where is National Parks/Marine Police protecting our only treasure?
    God Bless PR the Navy; they would not be so disrespectful. This was OVER capacity and the Savannah Bay and Pond Bay ecosystems will suffer long after the damage is done and the money spent.
  • resident (28/07/2025, 08:58) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those Puerto Rico people know how to party, let's keep this tradition going and make it bigger every year
  • great (28/07/2025, 09:00) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    The tourist board are trying to take over this event - remember how the CGB music festival thrived until the Govt got involved. I hope that Wally Marine resist any attempt by the BV I Govt to become more involved.
  • god is watching (28/07/2025, 10:32) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    The two Wheatley dem partying!
  • BRAD BOYNES (28/07/2025, 13:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This does not need to be bigger than this.
  • @ big show (28/07/2025, 20:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clown, if that was the case they would’ve stayed & have their party at home, there’s plenty pretty beaches in PR. You all just like to stir up drama. You probably was too cheap to go VG.
  • them (29/07/2025, 21:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They gave them two presents to insure safe passage/protection...and beers ????


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