Caribbean Festivals
Anguilla:August 2008 British Virgin Islands: March – April Guadeloupe: November 22nd 2007 St Eustatius: July 2008
Summer Festival 2008 Day of Music Statia Carnival
Anguilla expresses its Caribbean flair and BVI Festival Concerts are held in the streets and in 10 days of music and talent offering a true
colour through song, dance and parades The annual BVI Festival has lots to offer, churches during this religious event, Caribbean carnival experience.
in this 11-day event. with a cultural food fair, many music acts which is held in honour of the patron of
and a final day festival lap of the town. musicians, Saint Caecillia. St Kitts: April 2008
Antigua and Barbuda: April – May 2008 Easter Water Sports Event
Antigua Sailing Week Cayman Islands: November 8th – 18th Guyana: September 2007 One of the most enjoyable watersport
Over 130 boats took part in this fantastic 2007 Car and Bike Show events of the year, with both professionals
week-long regatta in 2007, which Pirates Week (annual) The island showcases some of its finest and amateurs competing.
promises to be just as good in 2008 when The islands come alive with 11 days of modern and classic cars at this free event.
it gives spectators a chance to see the music, street dances, games food, drink
Caribbean at its best. and fun. It then concludes with a pirate Haiti: September 8th 2007
‘invasion’ where spectators line the The Notre Dame Nativity
Aruba: October 5th – 6th 2007 streets to see old sailing ships in George Children from all over the island perform
6th Aruba Music Festival Town harbour. in a series of plays, which are held at
Headlined last year by Lionel Richie, this Dame Marie.
internationally recognised music festival Cuba: November 29th – December 2nd
is one of the best in the Caribbean and 2007 Jamaica: May 2008
can’t be missed. Havana International Jazz festival Calabash International Literary Festival
(annual) The three-day festival is free for everyone,
Grand Bahama Island: June – July 2008, One of the most prestigious festivals in and includes theatrical performances,
Junkanoo Summer Festival Cuba, this jazz festival draws on talents readings and live music.
The festival, which is held every Thursday from the Caribbean and abroad to give
between 6pm and 11pm, gives visitors a you the full flavour of Latino Havana jazz. Martinique:December 2007
chance to get involved with the locals in International Guitar Festival
this colourful summer celebration. Curaçao: May 2008 This bi-annual event is held in the
Maritime Festival magnificent capital Fort-de-France, and
Barbados: November 7th – 11th 2007 The Maritime festival is run by the attracts musicians and music lovers from
Caribbean International Film Festival Royal Dutch Navy, and is a showcase all over the world.
The regional film festival celebrates for different ships which sail around the
amateur and professional film making harbour. There are many ships on show, Montserrat:March 2008
from the Caribbean and beyond. from old time sailing ships, to modern St Patricks Day
yachts. Local bars give Montserrat a taste of
Belize: October 15th 2007 Ireland with a Caribbean twist during
Pan American Day Dominica: July 2008 a week of St Patricks Day celebrations.
Celebrating the islands identity, the day is 15th Divefest The festival also marks the day when
packed with events including cycle races, Divefest is an annual event, which gives Montserrat tried to liberate itself of
live music and horse racing. The day ends spectators a chance to learn to dive and slavery in 1768.
with a party in the main town. snorkel. It also includes evening events
and discounted whale watching tours. Nevis: July - August 2008
Bermuda: October 16th –17th 2007 Culturama Festival
Venezuela
The PGA Grand Slam of Golf Dominican Republic:October 2007 This vibrant festival of events, which
Four of the best golfers in the world take Dominican Jazz Festival (annual) involves local music, food and its own
part in this season-ending event, which is Held on the beaches of the coastal towns ‘Cultural Beauty Pageant’, will be in its
a must-see for golf enthusiasts. It is also of Puerto Plata, Cabarete and Sosua every 10th year in 2008.
the first time Bermuda has taken part. October, this event gives spectators a
fantastic taste of Caribbean Jazz with a Puerto Rico: November 16th – 22nd 2007
Bonaire: October 7th – 13th 2007 setting to match. San Juan Cinemafest (annual)
Bonaire International Sailing Regatta With more than 100 films on offer, this
(annual) Grenada: August 2008 internationally acclaimed film festival is
Going into its 40th year, this sailing Carriacou Regatta not to be missed.
event never fails to impress. Whether The 43rd Regatta Festival not only
you are into sailing or not, you can includes top class yacht racing but also St Barths: February 2008
only be impressed by the skill that this evening events and onshore activities for School Parade Carnival
competition displays. those who want to stay dry. Schools dress in costumes and parade
along Gustanias Street in true Caribbean
and carnival spirit.
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