These are the upcoming events and specials you should be aware of in Antigua and Barbuda.

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*ANTIGUA CARNIVAL*	*24 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2010*
The Carnival in Antigua is a fantastic celebration of happiness. For the history of the festival you have to step back in time to 1st August 1834 when slavery was abolished. People immediately celebrated by taking to the streets to celebrate their freedom and express their joy and happiness. Over the years there was a return to this informal celebration until 1957 when the first official Antiguan Carnival was organised. Since then the festival has developed into 10 days of music, dance and revellery, with street marches, jump-ups and formal evening shows – calypso, pan, and Carnival Queen pageants – always around the last week in July the first week in August.
*De Jam Festival*	*1 – 6 OCTOBER 2010*
7th Annual event with music played by DJs from the Caribbean, USA and UK club scene. Masquerade balls, pajama parties and all night dance contests.
*ANTIGUA & BARBUDA INDEPENDENCE DAY*	*1 NOVEMBER 2010*
The celebrations consists of a week of celebration, competitions, parades, expos and food fairs – for all Antiguans living both home and abroad and residents of Antigua, as well as visitors. A fantastic week of celebrations for all the family in both Antigua and Barbuda.
*Moods of Pan Festival*	*NOVEMBER 2010 TBA*
Showcase for steel pan orchestras hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra
*CHRISTMAS DAY CHAMPAGNE PARTY*	*25 DECEMBER 2010*
Champagne Party in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour. Live music, BBQ and champagne from 11am until late.
*New Years Eve Firework Party*	*31 DECEMBER 2010*
Fireworks over English Harbour. Join the mega yachts as they bring in the New Year