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Anguilla Day Round the Island Race
JULY 2010 TBA
Kids from through the Caribbean compete in this exciting youth regatta. This event is sponsored by Rotary Clubs and hosted by Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club rbviyc.org
St Martin Caribbean Festival
JULY 2010 TBA
The event will bring together some of the islands best musical talents as well as performers from around the caribbean to perform during the three day celebration. The celebration will also have parades during that weekend that will be made up of local troops and troops from near by islands
VICTOR SCHOELCHER GRAND CASE FESTIVAL ST MARTIN
14 JULY 2010
Paris-born Victor Schoelcher brought about the abolition of slavery in the French colonies, specifically the Caribbean. St Martin's village of Grand Case throws a commemorative street party every year in the days before and after 21 July, Schoelcher's birthday
St Martin Open-Air Film Festival
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2010
Relax in front of a film outside on balmy Caribbean nights in St Martin. The Open-Air Film Festival travels to different villages and towns throughout August and screens a selection of free films catering to all age groups and tastes
Bastille Day St Barths
14 JULY 2010
Public holiday with Firework display and dancing on the dock, Quai Général de Gaulle– Gustavia
Fête de l'Anse des Cayes et Anse des Lézards St Barths
17 JULY 2010
A parish festival with music, sport, shows and a masquerade ball
Fête des Quartiers du Nord in St Barths
24 – 25 JULY 2010
Celebrations include dancing, games, regattas and firework displays on Flamads beach, St Barths
St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest
JULY 2010 TBA
The St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest gets the tiny island pulsating to the sounds of Latin, soca, jazz, reggae, R&B and gospel music with an evening dedicated to each genre
Anguilla Summer Festival
29 JULY – 8 AUGUST 2010
Ten day event commencing with a firework display to kick off calypso competitions, dancing, beauty pageants, carnival parades and boat racing
Anguilla August Monday
2 August 2010
Anguilla Summer Festival focuses on August Monday which began to be celebrated in 1940 with boatracing. This sport has been merged with the cultural aspects of carnival, which is now known as Summer Festival. A marvelous day for all the family with games, music and BBQ on the beach
St Barts Loves the Blues Festival
4 – 7 NOVEMBER 2010
1st edition of this festival with a line of world class musicians
Anguilla Annual Tranquility Jazz Festival
11 – 14 NOVEMBER 2010
The Tranquility Jazz Festival will feature performances by world-renowned jazz artists and some of the island and region's most talented musicians. Audiences will enjoy performances each evening at the Cuisinart Resort and the LA Cafe, and the grand finale of the festival will be a "Jazz Beach Party" at Sandy Ground
Christmas Lighting Competition St Martin
DECEMBER 2010 TBA
The residents of St Maarten take Christmas merriment to a whole new level with a festive lights competition. Spot the most garish Santas on sleighs and kitsch snowmen lights across the island and then vote for your favourite
Christmas Song in St Martin
DECEMBER 2010 TBA
Marigot is a hub of festive activity as top local music groups perform for free along the seafront at the annual Christmas Song. Get yourself a cup of Creole punch and tasty French-Caribbean food from the many stalls nearby
Festival de Noel Anguilla
11 – 18 DECEMBER 2010
Including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
New Year’s Eve Regatta St Barths
31 DECEMBER 2010
Watch the fun race around St Barths followed by live music and fireworks at Quai General de Gaulle
Old Year’s Celebration St Martin
31 DECEMBER 2010
Welcome in the New Year with fireworks throughout the island of St Martin/St Maarten