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Carnival The Week before Mardi-Gras & Ash Wednesday The culmination of pre-carnival events takes place the week before Mardi Gras & Ash Wednesday. Carnival Village opens where concerts & shows are going on non-stop. Contact: The Cultural Committees' Office- Phone 06 90 88 47 37

Heineken Regatta Generally the first weekend of March from Thursday to Sunday. Every year a group of avid sailors get together to enjoy a week of fun. World class yachtsman race against amateurs in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere. During this time of year no matter where you are on the island you are sure to see some of the two hundred colorful sail boats that descend upon the island of St Martin. It is a great opporuntiy to partake in the festivties that surround the regatta. Contact: Phone 06 90 88 47 37; Website: http://www.heinekenregatta.com

Art Lovers' Weekend A designated weekend in March. Artists from around the island of St Martin showcase their art & their galleries to the locals and visitors. If an artist does not have their own gallery they are invited to exhibit in one. It is a great way to see all the island has to offer in the way of art. Contact: Phone 0690 63 13 93

Easter Holidays Easter Weekend This is a great way to see the locals' traditions. Hundreds of families go camping especially at Le Galion beach and Pinel Island to enjoy music, games and food.

Carnival on the Dutch Side Two Weeks in April. 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. Website: http://www.stmaartencarnival.com

Fish Day in Cul De Sac May 1st. In France this day is celebrated as Labor Day, but in St Martin it is a day dedicated to fish. A lot of entertainment surrounds the ferry jetty in the Cul De Sac where visitors can see and taste the varieties of fish the island of St Martin has to offer. Fish are celebrated all day and night with lots of fun and entertainment. Contact: The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05

Carib Beer Regatta at Captain Oliver's Two Days in May. A weekend of mono-hull & multi-hull racing around the island starting at Captain Oliver's Marina in Oyster Pond. Partying & entertainment last throughout the two-day event. Contact: Captian Oliver's Marina- Phone 0590 87 33 47

St Martin Food Festival May. This is an opportunity to taste traditional Caribbean food and enjoy beautiful West Indian music. Contact: The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05

Grand-Case Village Festival May 21st. Locals celebrate Victor Schoelcher, the man who abolished slavery. A religios ceremony starts the day followed by boat races, food and music.

Deep Sea Fishing Tournament The Billfish Tournament is held every year in June & it has become one of the most important fishing tournaments for sports fishing enthusiasts in the Caribbean. The Inernational Fishing Federation organizes this event where fisherman try to break the record weigh-in of 781 pounds!

Music Festival Saint Martin Caribbean Festival Caribbean Festival of 10 to 14 June 2009 is an event in which the entire Caribbean, Europe and the United States will meet to exchange cultural, traditional, culinary and artistic.

Book Fair Three days of cultural and literary exchanges between Saint-Martin and Sint-Maarten.

French National Holiday July 14th Visitors & locals enjoy a day of tradition with sports & entertainment in Marigot. There is also a sailboat race between Marigot & Anguilla that is a tradition that goes back for years.

Grand-Case Village Festival July 21st Locals celebrate Victor Schoelcher, the man who abolished slavery. A religios ceremony starts the day followed by boat races, food and music.

Cinema in August Every weekend in August This is an ope-air cinema festival that travels around to different island villages each weekend. Movies are for all ages and the admission is free. Contact: The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05

Seasonal Opening of "The Artist's Corner" September. An exhibition space located in the Hotel de Ville in Marigot showcases local artists' work. Contact: The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall- Phone 0590 51 19 05

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St Martin's Day November 11th A day to celebrate when Christopher Columbus discovered the island on November 11th, 1493. Official ceremonies and entertainment takes place on both sides of the island featuring food, music and local culture. Contact: Commune Info- Phone 0590 87 17 76

The Alliance Regatta 4 days in November Regatta races take place between St Martin, St Bart's and Anguilla as well as parties and shows. Contact: Marina Fort Louis- Phone 0590 51 11 11; Website: http://www.caribbean-marinas.com/fortlouis

Miss Caribbean Hibiscus One Week in December A beauty pageant participants from all over the Caribbean and some South American Countries. The festivities include special guests, fashion parades and shows. Contact: Patrick Eugene- Phone 05 90 29 24 16

Santa Claus' House December 1st through January 15th A private home at Cripple Gate that opens to the public where visitors can enjoy Christmas foods and entertainment. Contact: The Good Friends Association- Phone 0590 29 05 54

Christmas Decoration Contest All of December St Martin is alive with thousands of lights that decorate many private houses, yachts and businesses all around the island. The office of Tourism holds a contest to pick the most beautifully decorated place. Contact: St Martin Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21

Harmony Night or "les mardis de Grand-Case" Every Tuesday night from January through April Grand-Case Village comes alive for an evening of fining dining and street entertainment, music and fun. The main street is turned into a pedestrian zone allowing people wander about the streets. All shops are open late into the evening. Contact: Cultural Calypso Event- Phone 0690 74 27 07

Pre-Carnival Events. Every Sunday after Epiphany in January- through Ash Wednesday in February 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 differnt neighborhood of the island. Contact: Cultural Committee's Office- Phone 06 90 88 47 37

Go Local "Do it we Way" Every Wednesday & Sunday Nights Mid-December - March Along the waterfront in Marigot local bands play and vendors set up selling produce from the region. You can taste traditional foods and enjoy local entertainment. Contact: The Office of Tourism- Phone 0590 87 57 21

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