The last days of Jesus Christ were re-enacted in a ceremony that drew hundreds of Christian worshippers to St George today.

The annual Walk to Calvary, now in its 41st year, has become a tradition that draws both locals and visitors to the Olde Towne for Easter — the highlight of the Christian calendar.

Today’s Good Friday procession started on York Street before heading to the Unfinished Church and looping back on to King Street. From there, actors playing the parts of the main protagonists, along with more than 1,000 followers led by a Salvation Army band, gathered at St Peter’s Church where the climax of Christ’s story — his being sentenced to death — was played out.

Kennette Burgess, one of the organisers of the event, said: ”For over 40 years, the annual Walk to Calvary experience has been a cornerstone of Bermuda’s Good Friday traditions, drawing thousands from all walks of life to witness and partake in an immersive re-enactment of Jesus’ final moments.

“This deeply moving event is not just for churches or Christians —it’s a cultural, community-wide experience open to everyone, locals and visitors alike, to honour history, faith, and togetherness.”

For some spectators, the re-enactment of Christ’s final days brought comfort.

St George resident Welma Steede, said: “This event depicts exactly what Christ died for and what Christianity is all about — it's about taking our sins and putting them on the cross, so I’m grateful that we get to see this scene and see what Jesus did for us.

“People talk about kites and fishcakes but this is what the holiday is really all about. It’s about someone who sacrificed his life so that we can have eternal life.”

Bermudian Joan Simons, who lives in Warwick, admitted that she had no excuses for not attending the event in the past.

“I finally made it,” Ms Simons said.

“It’s the first time I’ve actually come to see the event. I knew someone who is participating this year and so I wanted to come.

“So far, so good. It’s really something. It’s an amazing thing to watch.”

Construction worker Luis Calavalo, from Venezuela, was watching the re-enactment from King Street.

He said: “We have this same custom in my country too, so I wanted to see how you do it here. It’s very good.”

Kim Swan, the MP for St George’s West, summed up the mood of the event and of the day.

Walking through the town, the veteran politician said: “This is the Holy Week and we’re a very faith-oriented community, dominantly Christian but we respect all faiths.

“But this is an important week in the Holy calendar. This is community spirit and that’s what it’s all about. It brings people from all over the island so it’s turned into a cultural tourism event.

“People appreciate the reverence that is shown.”