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

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

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

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.

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