| January |
| 1 |
Jour
de l’an (Férié): Célébration
en Famille
New Year’s (Public Holiday on both sides of the island) |
| 15 |
4pm Pre-carnaval
activities
Carnaval
costumes parade in the Village of French Quarter of local
and neighboring islands groups |
| 22 |
6pm
Pre-carnaval activities
Carnaval
costumes parade in the Village of Grand Case of local and
neighboring islands groups
|
| 29 |
4pm Pre-carnaval
activities
Carnaval costumes parade in the Village of French Quarter of local and neighboring
islands groups |
|
| February |
| 05 |
4
pm Pre-carnaval activities
carnaval
costumes in the streets of local and neighboring islands
groups |
| 11 |
“Unity Jump Up” Pre
carnaval activities |
| 19-29 |
Two weeks of celebration at the carnival
village open nightly with local entertainment and talented
shows, that includes three days of parades in the streets
of Marigot and ends with a black in white jump up and the
burning of king vaval. |
|
| March |
| 3-4-5 |
Heineken
Regatta/Grande course international de voiles
Heineken Regatta/International & annual big Sail boat race competition
The 26th annual sailors competition under the theme “Serious
Fun”, 3 days of world class yachts and sailing expertise.
Tactical racing for all levels and 4 nights of non stop
fun both
on and off the water. |
| 23 |
RED & WHITE
JUMP UP
A parade of red & black carnaval costumes in the streets
of Marigot. |
|
| April |
|
| May |
| 1 |
Fête du travail(Férié)
Labor day(public holiday)
«from 8am to 4pm»
Fish day at Cul de Sac village - A fun day around the fishes:
a review of the different spiecies of fish, demonstration
of ways to prepare the fish, a display of fruits and vegetables
that can be used in the wide ranging receipes available.
|
| 5 |
St Martin
International Athletic Meet International
Athletic meet including some of the highest performance
in track and field. |
| 1-8 |
Funny festival
A week of stage performance
by renowned comidians |
| 14-15 |
Captain
Oliver’s & Carib Beer
Regatta
Regatta including a wide range of monocoques & multicoques
sailing around the island in a festive and competitive
atmosphere. |
| 15 |
Fête de Saint-Louis (préparé chaque
année par l’Association des Femmes de St.
Louis)
Fun filled family day surrounded by the most popular traditional
and cultural games and music.Exposition and sale of local
dishes. |
| 12-22 |
Fête
du Nautisme
(organisé par l’association
Metimer)
Nautical fest
(organised by the Metimer Association)
A nautical Fair, a week-end of nautical activities, demonstration
of water sports & musical entertainment. |
| 23-27 |
Abolition de l’esclavage
Abolition of slavery
Black Heritage week - Grand celebration of the 157th anniversary
of the abolishment of slavery |
|
| June |
| 7-12 |
Fishing Tournament Marlen Open
Tournoi de pêche
8th edition of the « Bill fish » International
deep sea fishing tournament ; a gathering of Caribbean
and European professional fishermen |
| 20-21 |
Summer Heat Music festival
A weekend of musical entertainments |
| 23-26 |
Soualiga Football tournament Football
tournament gathering a selection of the best caribbean
football teams in a festive atmosphere.
|
|
| July |
| |
Colombier
Day Activities
Family day
beginning with religious services, honoring ancestors of
the community and expositions of this village’s uniquely
rich cultural heritage |
| 14 |
National Day : Official Ceremonie
and Parades in the Streets to Celebrate the Bastille’s
Day. Fun filled family
day surrounded by the most popular sporting, traditional
and cultural games and music. |
| |
Ecotourism Village Family
day with entertainment
and an exposition of all products and activities relating
to ecotourism. |
| 21 |
Grand Case Village
Fun filled family day surrounded
by the most popular traditional and cultural games and
music. |
| |
St
Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest
|
|
| August |
| 29 July - 28 Aug |
Film festival
A week-end of movies on display in an outdoor atmosphère
in the various villages |
| 15 |
Fête de Sandy-Ground
Sandy-Ground village’s day
Family
day surrounded by the most popular traditional and cultural
games and music. |
|
| September |
| 16 |
3rd Edition
of the Artists Corner
Exposition of local artists |
| 27 |
World Tourism
Day
Official ceremony organized by the tourism offices of the
island in celebration of the da. |
|
| October |
|
| November |
| |
Caribbean
Tourism Day
Official ceremony celebrating Caribbean Tourism day organized
by the tourism offices of the island |
| 11 |
St Martin/St
Maarten’s Day
French
Quarter’s village day Fun filled family day surrounded
by the most popular traditional and cultural games and
music. |
| 18-27 |
The Alliance
Race 2nd Edition
4 days
of exceptional sailing, parties and show organised by “Marina”,
French caribbean docks with the participation of Triskell
organisation. |
|
| December |
| |
During the
Entire Month of December
Christmas Lighting Galore Competition
Christmas lighting decoration competition surrounding 3
categories (Individual homes, Businesses, Yatch).
|
| 03 |
Miss Caribbean Hibiscus Pageant |
| 18 |
Go Local "do
it we way"
From December 14th, every Wednesday and Sunday until
the end of March 2006.
Go LOCAL “do it we way” - Wednesdays and
Sundays of the Marigot Waterfront.
|
| 18 |
Concours de Pudding et Tarte
Pudding and Tarte competition |
| |
ECONights –« Award
ceremony »
The French tourist
office will award all persons or institutions contributing
to the development
of the island’s environment and culture. |
| 24 |
Réveillons de Noël
Christmas Eve |
| 25 |
Noël Jour férié,
fête en famille
Christmas day: Day spent
with family |
| 26 |
Boxing Day: Journée avec famille
Family Day. |
| 31 |
Réveillons du nouvel an: Feu
d’artifice
Old Year’s celebration: welcome in the new year with
fireworks throughout the island.
|
Source: Office de Tourisme de St Martin – Service Développement
Local Tel : 0590 87 57 21 Fax : 0590 87 56 43
