pictured was the Hamilton Parish Hot Peppers, not the Dynamic City Rockettes.

Thousands of Bermudians poured into Hamilton yesterday to watch the May 24 Parade which this year focused on the 50th anniversary of women's suffrage.

Royal Gazette photographers Tony Cordeiro, Tamell Simons and David Skinner captured the best sights of Bermuda's carnival day.

A TASTE OF AFRICA -- The African Dance Troupe which accompanied the Piece of Rock Band celebrating prominent women of Bermuda.

JUICE STOP -- It was hot going for gombey dancers during the Bermuda Day Parade. Here four-year-old K'wande Lathan, a member of the Stickers Peewees, takes a break for a sip of raspberry juice.

LET'S PAAARTY -- United Productions start the party crackling with their wild dancing. This group led the way for the real carnival atmosphere in the second half of the parade.

A REGAL WAVE -- Miss Bermuda Islands Kelli Hall waves to the thousands of onlookers. Many had been waiting for hours for the parade to begin.

STARTING EARLY -- This tiny tot shows the "catch them early'' policy of many local majorette groups. These dancers are the always-lively Dynamic City Rockettes.

BRIGHTEST SMILE -- Miss Teen Bermuda McKeisha Smith gives a glowing smile as she leads contestants in this year's Miss Teen Bermuda competition.

MOM, I'M HUNGRY -- Three-year-old Lawrence Tweed takes a bite out of a toy while watching the Bermuda Day Parade.