A Giant Wales Bucket Hat, that arrived in Bangor during the World Cup in Qatar, has been relocated to Bangor City Stadium.
The bucket hat has become a symbol of Welsh footballing culture and the giant fiberglass hat sculpture, which measures ten feet by ten, went on a tour of Wales to including Swansea, Cardiff, Wrexham, and Caernarfon, before being located near Storiel Museum in Bangor in December, 2022. It has remained in Bangor ever since.
Bangor City Stadium announced today that the giant-sized, colourful hat sculpture, will have a new home at the stadium.
The relocation operation was conducted by Tim Tacluso Ardal Ni, a dedicated team from Gwynedd County Council, and involved a crew of eight members. Utilising a crane from Hughes Specialist Transport Ltd., the team carefully transported the hat from Bangor city centre to Bangor City Stadium.
Llion Jones, a member of the Tacluso Ardal Ni team, said: “I think this will be really beneficial for our area and remind us of the tremendous success the Wales football team achieved a few years ago.”
Craig Mills, Stadium Manager of Bangor City Stadium, added, “We’re so thrilled to have this here. It’s going to be a fantastic focal point and wonderful for fans from everywhere to come and have their photo taken with it.”
In addition to serving as a cherished landmark, the FAW Bucket Hat will be available for sponsorship, offering businesses and organisations a unique opportunity to support the local community and sports culture.
This installation is part of a series of ongoing improvements at Bangor City Stadium, which is currently undergoing enhancements of over six figures in value. These upgrades are set to transform the stadium into a premier venue for sports and community events in the region.
For more information, sponsorship inquiries, or to learn about upcoming events, please contact Craig Mills or Antonia Vance.
Photos: Bangor City Stadium/TheGASUKLtd
