It is also traditionally the first day on which Bermuda shorts are worn as business attire [citation needed] (although in recent years [citation needed], Bermuda shorts are increasingly worn at any time of the year) [citation needed].
For the first time, in 2015, the race started from St George's and into Hamilton.
These events are popular with spectators [citation needed], and residents are known to stake out particular sections of the pavements to enable them to watch the runners and the floats [citation needed].
Ways of marking out one's family's section can include roping it off (frowned on as people have been hurt walking into them the night before), marking it off with tape with one's name on it, or sleeping there overnight.
[5] In November 2017 the law was changed to move it to the last Friday in May, starting 2018.