August 10, 2009, Nassau…The scheduled float parade of all of the contestants of the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant was postponed today due to a series of unfortunate circumstances beyond the control of the Host Committee.

As a result of the intermittent heavy rain showers over the course of the last few days, a number of the floats sustained some damage, causing unexpected delays due to the need for re-construction. The floats are required to be created to very strict stipulations and it would not have been possible to use just the few that were ready as it was important that all of the floats were completed to specifications for safety considerations.

“The host committee deeply regrets the tremendous inconvenience and disappointment cause to the Bahamian public,” said Owen Bethel, Local Coordinator of the Pageant. “We do apologize that the announcement was not made prior to everyone gathering along the route but despite the best efforts of the floats designer, this was unavoidable.”

“We are pleased, though, to announce that the Float Parade will now take pace on Thursday, August 20, 209 at 4:00 pm along the same route and encourage everyone to come out again to cheer the 84 visiting Queens from all over the world who are building up for the August 23rd Pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island.”- Tourism Today