| Classic Yacht Regatta |
21 – 24 JANUARY 2010
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| A spectacle of classic yachts is a truly magnificent sight. |
| St Barths Carnival 2010 |
12 – 17 FEBRUARY 2010
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| Costumed street parades in Gustavia, Mardi Gras parades and a procession of revellers |
| Anguilla ABC 11th Anniversary Flower and Garden Show |
27 – 28 FEBRUARY 2010
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| Visit the show and see the beautiful Caribbean flower arrangements. Held by the Anguilla Beautification Club at Wallblake House with booths selling local crafts and pottery |
| Heineken Regatta |
4 – 7 MARCH 2010
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| A highlight of St Martin’s year, the Heineken Regatta attracts international attention as boats of all shapes and sizes come to the island to race and party. Now is the time to book a charter with Horizon. Watch the thrills and spills as yachts compete for coveted prizes! Horizon are also offering day charters throughout the regatta so you can ‘Follow-the-Race’ from the comfort of a Leopard 40 catamaran for the day. Contact reservations for more details: info@horizonsxm.com |
| Harmony Nights |
1 – 31 MARCH 2010
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| Every Tuesday night in the St Martin village of Grand Case it celebrates with live music and dance. Delicious food, arts and crafts. |
| St Barths Bucket |
26 – 28 MARCH 2010
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| A three day mega-yacht regatta. Watch the thrills and spills and soak up the atmosphere with the party scene |
| 20th Moonsplash Music Festival Anguilla |
26 - 29 MARCH 2010
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| Local and overseas musicians, many from the Caribbean, perform with festival creator Bankie Banx under the full moon, on Dune Preserve Beach, Rendez vous Bay. Musicians this year include Bijou Banton, Bankie Banx and Alana Davis |
| ST MAARTEN GOLF OPEN |
APRIL 2010 TBA
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| The St Maarten Open welcomes over 100 international and local golfers to the Mullet Bay Golf Course. There are competitions for men, women and seniors and in true Caribbean style |
| Anguilla Festival del Mar |
3 -4 APRIL 2010
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| An Anguillan celebration of the sea held at Island Harbour, with boat racing, deep sea fishing contests, triathlon, seafood culinary competitions and live music |
| Le Voiles de St Barth Regatta |
6 – 11 APRIL 2010
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| "Les Voiles de Saint Barth" sailing regatta will transform the Quai General de Gaulle, in the heart of Gustavia, into the race village with numerous activities every evening, from restaurant tastings and a rum stand to various musical performances, a photography exhibit, and arts and crafts |
| St Martin Fish Day |
7 APRIL 2010
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| Known as Labour Day in France, Fish Day in St Martin celebrates the island’s colouful variety of fish in French Cul-de-Sac Bay. A fun day on the theme of fish: a review of the different species of fish, demonstrations of ways to prepare fish, a display of fruits and vegetables that can be used in the wide variety of recipes available |
| St Martin/St Maarten Carnival |
16 April – May 2, 2010
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| Every April the infectious carnival mix of dancing, music-making and parades takes over the island. Right from its opening ceremony on the 16th, the mood will be glowing |
| 15th St Barth Film Festival |
24 – 29 APRIL 2010
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| The St. Barth Film Festival was launched in 1996, allowing the island to open its doors to the cultural richness of the Caribbean by way of its cinema. The success of the first festival encouraged its growth into an annual event and confirmed the role of "Cinéma Caraïbe" as an important showcase for Caribbean cinema |
| St Barths Festival de la Mer |
1 MAY 2010
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| St Barths Festival of the Sea takes place with marine themed games and entertainment |
| St Martin’s Festival of Laughter |
MAY 2010
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| Be entertained by one-man comedy shows at St Martin's annual Festival of Laughter. Local and French comedians have the crowds giggling in their seats in restaurants and hotels across the island, from Orient Bay to Nettle Bay |
| Annual Anguilla Regatta |
7 – 9 MAY 2010
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| A unique event with the mix of local, traditional racing boats and visiting yachts. Boat racing is the national sport of Anguilla and sailing is in the blood of all Anguillians. The regatta is centered in the beautiful sheltered harbour of Road Bay and is host to several parties at the many bars and restaurants on the beach |
| St Barths Theatre Festival |
14 – 23 MAY 2010
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| Performances by the local company, SB Artists, and artists from neighboring islands and France |
| St Martin Abolition Day |
27 MAY 2010
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| A huge spectacle of music and dancing along Marigot's seafront, following official government ceremonies, rounds off Abolition Day in St Martin on 27 May every year. Black Heritage Week, with commemorative events across the island, also ends on this day |
| St Martin Billfish Tournament |
MAY 2010 TBA
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| Billfish weighing over a whopping 700lbs are the dream catch of fisherman at the annual tournament held at Marina Fort Louis. Food stalls, parties and music |
| St Martin Summer Heat Music Festival |
JUNE 2010 TBA
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| Marigot's seafront rocks to the sounds of world music and dancing feet at St Martin's annual Summer Heat Music Festival. Hear local and international pop groups, catch the sea breeze and cool off with a cup of sweet Creole punch |
| Anguilla Day Round the Island Race |
JULY 2010 TBA
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| A parish festival with music, sport, shows and a masquerade ball |
| Fête des Quartiers du Nord in St Barths |
24 – 25 JULY 2010
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| Celebrations include dancing, games, regattas and firework displays on Flamads beach, St Barths |
| St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest |
JULY 2010 TBA
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 1st edition of this festival with a line of world class musicians |
| Anguilla Annual Tranquility Jazz Festival |
11 – 14 NOVEMBER 2010
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
| New Year’s Eve Regatta St Barths |
31 DECEMBER 2010
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| 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
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| Welcome in the New Year with fireworks throughout the island of St Martin/St Maarten |
