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annual events
During the course of the year there is quite a few activities spread across our dual nationality isle. From international regattas and TWO carnivals to a music festival, check out the links below for dates and activities
January Pre-Carnival Events - Cultural Committee - Phone 06 90 88 47 37 Pre-Carnival events start in January on the first Sunday after the Epiphany and continues until Ash Wednesday in February. Every Sunday there is a local parade in a different neighborhood of the island. les mardis de Grand-Case - Cultural Calypso Event- Phone 0690 74 27 07 Street entertainment, music and fun in Grand-Case Village every Tuesday night from January through April. The main street is turned into a pedestrian zone allowing people wander about the streets. All shops are open late into the evening. "Do it we Way" - Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21 Along the waterfront in Marigot local bands play and vendors set up selling produce from the region every Wednesday & Sunday Nights Mid-December - March. Enjoy local entertainment & taste traditional foods.
February Pre-Carnival Events - Cultural Committee - Phone 06 90 88 47 37 Pre-Carnival events start in January on the first Sunday after the Epiphany and continues until Ash Wednesday in February. Every Sunday there is a local parade in a different neighborhood of the island. French side Carnival - Cultural Committee - Phone 06 90 88 47 37 The Week before Mardi-Gras & Ash Wednesday Carnival Village opens for non stop concerts & shows.

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les mardis de Grand-Case - Cultural Calypso Event- Phone 0690 74 27 07 Street entertainment, music and fun in Grand-Case Village every Tuesday night from January through April. The main street is turned into a pedestrian zone allowing people wander about the streets. All shops are open late into the evening. "Do it we Way" - Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21 Along the waterfront in Marigot local bands play and vendors set up selling produce from the region every Wednesday & Sunday Nights Mid-December - March. Enjoy local entertainment & taste traditional foods. March Heineken Regatta - Phone 06 90 88 47 37; Website: http://www.heinekenregatta.com Usually the first weekend of March - Thursday to Sunday. Hundreds of yachts, from world class yachtsmen to enthusiastic amateurs compete through the day and party through the night. Art Lovers' Weekend - Phone 0690 63 13 93 Artists from around the island showcase their art on a designated weekend in March. les mardis de Grand-Case - Cultural Calypso Event- Phone 0690 74 27 07 Street entertainment, music and fun in Grand-Case Village every Tuesday night from January through April. The main street is turned into a pedestrian zone allowing people wander about the streets. All shops are open late into the evening. "Do it we Way" - Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21 Along the waterfront in Marigot local bands play and vendors set up selling produce from the region every Wednesday & Sunday Nights Mid-December - March. Enjoy local entertainment & taste traditional foods. April Easter Weekend Hundreds of families go camping especially at Le Galion beach and Pinel Island to enjoy music, games and food. Carnival on the Dutch Side - Website: http://www.stmaartencarnival.com The Dutch celebrate Carnival in April with almost two weeks of parades and parties. Carnival Village is open in Philipsburg and non-stop shows and parties are going on.  May Fish Day in Cul De Sac - The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05 On May 1st the ferry jetty in the Cul De Sac is the center of activity where visitors can taste the various fish the island of St Martin has to offer. Lots of fun, day and night. Carib Beer Regatta at Captain Oliver's - Captian Oliver's Marina- Phone 0590 87 33 47 One weekend yachts & multi-hulls race around the island from and to Captain Oliver's Marina in Oyster Pond. Sport, parties & entertainment. St Maarten Golf Tournament Every year in May the St Maarten Golf Association invites visitors and locals to participate in a fund-raiser to benefit humanitarian causes at Mullet Bay . June Deep Sea Fishing Tournament - The Inernational Fishing Federation The Billfish Tournament is held every year in June and is one of the most important fishing tournaments in the Caribbean. Record weigh-in is 781 pounds! Music Festival - The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05 Held on the Marigot waterfront on June 20th & 21st, local & international bands provide ongoing concerts. Soualiga Unity Cup - The FC Marigot Association- Phone 0690 39 76 02
Football teams from around the Caribbean compete in a warm & friendly tournament. July French National Holiday July 14th is a day of sports & entertainment in Marigot that includes a sailboat race to Anguilla.. St Martin Food Festival - The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05 Taste traditional Caribbean food to the sounds of West Indian music. Grand-Case Village Festival July 21st a religios ceremony celebrates Victor Schoelcher, the man who abolished slavery and is followed by boat races, food and music. St Martin/St Maarten Summerfest For two Weeks in July, local and visiting musicians play gospel, jazz, reggae and more! August Cinema in August - The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05 Every weekend in August an open-air cinema festival travels around the island to different villages. Movies for all ages. Admission free. September Seasonal Opening of "The Artist's Corner" - The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05 Hotel de Ville in Marigot showcases local artists' work.  November St Martin's Day - Contact: Commune Info- Phone 0590 87 17 76 November 11th celebrates Christopher Columbus' discovery of St Martin ton November 11th, 1493. Official ceremonies and entertainment takes place on both sides of the island with food, music and local culture. Beaujolais Nouveau Traditionally on the Third Thursday in November, many places host wine-tasting parties with a French theme. The Alliance Regatta - Marina Fort Louis- Phone 0590 51 11 11; Website: http://www.caribbean-marinas.com/fortlouis The regatta takes place on 4 days in November when yachts race between St Martin, St Bart's and Anguilla. December Miss Caribbean Hibiscus - Contact: Patrick Eugene- Phone 0590 29 24 16 One Week in December a beauty pageant is held with participants from the Caribbean and South America. Special guests, fashion parades and shows. Christmas Decoration Contest - St Martin Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21 Throughout December the office of Tourism holds a contest to pick the most beautifully decorated place. St Martin is illuminated by thousands of lights on private houses, yachts and businesses all around the island. Santa Claus' House - The Good Friends Association- Phone 0590 29 05 54; December 1st through January 15th a private home at Cripple Gate opens to the public to share with visitors Christmas foods and entertainment.
The official French St Martin calendar of events may have other events

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