ST. MARTIN / ST. MAARTEN ISLAND EVENTS
February
Mardi Gras / French Carnival 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
The Heineken Regatta The Heineken Regatta, held the first weekend in March, features competitions for racing yachts, large sailboats and small multihulls.
April
St. Maarten Carnival Sint Maarten's Carnival usually begins the second week after Easter and lasts for two weeks, with steel band competitions, jump-ups, calypso concerts, beauty contests and costume parades.
May
Funny festival A week of stage performance by renowned comedians on the French side.
Captain Oliver's & Carib Beer Regatta Regatta including a wide range of monocoques & multicoques sailing around the island in a festive and competitive atmosphere.
Nautical Fest A nautical fair, a weekend of nautical activities, demonstration of water sports & musical entertainment.
June
Summer Heat Music Festival A weekend of musical entertainment.
August
Film Festival A weekend of movies on display in an outdoor atmosphere in the various villages on the French side.
November
St. Maarten / St. Martin Day
December
Christmas Lighting Galore Competition During the entire month of december, Christmas lighting decoration competition surrounding 3 categories (Individual homes, Businesses, Yatch).
Miss Caribbean Hibiscus Pageant
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