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Events Calendar
2013
January
January 1
News Year's Day (Holiday)
New Year's Celebration on the Boardwalk
January through April at 6PM Grandcase comes alive with harmony nights every Tuesday night with exciting events with a blend of dining, street entertainment, music and fun. The main street is turned into a pedestrian zone, enabling visitors to wander up and down at their leisure and enjoying dancing, shows, the artisan stands and the exhibitions, and art galleries and the sidewalk shopping. All boutiques remain open late.
February
February 3 - 13
French Side Carnival
February 13
Ash Wednesday
February 14
Valentine's Day
February 27
Heineken Regatta
This event plays host to more than 32 countries and close to 200 entries, making it the largest Regatta in the region.
Heineken Regatta Registration
Registration for all racing at the St. Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay. Welcome Back Sailors Party at the St. Maarten Yacht Club.
February 28
Heineken Regatta Registration
Registration for all racing at the St. Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay. Commodores Cup for Spinnaker class only. Press conference at Port de Plaisance. Opening party at Port de Plaisance, main stage and several musical acts.
March
March 1
Heineken Regatta
First day of "Racing Around the Island" race. party on the boardwalk, Philipsburg, multiple stages, various musical acts.
March 2
Heineken Regatta
Second day of racing starts in Great Bay, Philipsburg and finish the race in Marigot.
March 3
Heineken Regatta
Final day of racing in Marigot and finish in Simpsonbay. Party on Kim Sha Beach, Simpsonbay. Prize giving ceremony on Kim Sha Beach, Simpsonbay. Main stage and final performance by the headliner of the event - TBA.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day
March 22
Ash Wednesday
March 31
Easter
April
April 1
Easter Monday (Holiday)
April 19 - May 3
Dutch Side Carnival
April 30
Queen's Birthday (Holiday)
May
May 1
Labour Day (Holiday)
Carnival Parade (Holiday)
May 5
Fish Day
A day where you can eat lots of fish prepared in different ways. Event takes place in the French Cul-de-sac. Local and international entertainment, open stands.
May 12
Mother's Day
May 15 - 17
SMART Regional Tradeshow
June
TBA
Annual Book Fair
June 16
Father's Day
July
July 1
Emancipation Day (Holiday)
July 14
Bastille Day
A French National Holiday celebrated on the French part of the island
Grandcase Fete
A family day when all join in to celebrate the Village of Grandcase to pay special homage to VIctor Schoelcher who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery. There is a religious ceremony followed by a flag raising ceremony in the morning. During the course of the day, traditional boat races take place between St. Maarten and Anguilla. Traditional games, food and music are also part of the program (TBA).
September
TBA
Annual Coastal Clean Up
TBA
DJ Outkast Annual Black and White Party
TBA
Emancipation Day Open House at the Museum
TBA
I Love My Ram
TBA
A Family Day and Ram contest in the Village of Colombier
activities and games are planned for the day.
September 27
World Tourism Day
November
November 4
Caribbean Tourism Day
November 11
St. Maarten / St. Martin Day (Holiday)
November 20
Santa Claus House
Santa Claus House is a private home situated in Cripple Gate which opens to the public throughout December. Christmas Cake tasting and homemade punch with other Christmas entertainment is available from 6 to 11 pm. Admission is free.
November 28
Thanksgiving
December
December 1
Official opening of Christmas in Philipsburg (Lightning of Christmas tree)
Miss Caraibes Hibiscus Pageant
December 15
Kingdom Day (Holiday)
December 25
Christmas Day (Holiday)
December 26
Boxing Day (Holiday)
Dow's Pan in Paradise
December 31
New Year's Eve
live entertainment on the Boardwalk and midnight fireworks
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