Festivals & Événements

L’histoire, l’héritage et la culture d’Anguilla sont régulièrement d’actualité sur notre île. Le calendrier est presque toujours plein d’événements culturels, de fêtes, de représentations et de compétitions.

C’est le Festival d’été qui offre la démonstration la plus spectaculaire de la culture locale. Il s’ouvre un lundi du mois d’août à 5h du matin sur le J’ Over Mornin’, parade musicale de rue qui commence à l’aube pour célébrer l’émancipation de l’île. S’ensuivent près de deux semaines de festivités, de danses, de compétitions, de foires et de parades qui viennent colorer les soirées. Pendant le jour, comme pour presque toutes les grandes fêtes anguillaises, l’île est animée par les pic-nics de plage et les courses de bateau, sport national de l’île.

Calendar of Events

November 29, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla's Optimist Race Against Aids

Held of the eve of International World AIDS day, this event includes a half-marathon, a 10k run and a 5k walk/run. Public awaremess campaign to raise funds for AIDS related services

November 11, 2010 (All day) - November 14, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival

Enjoy the mellow rythms of jazz set against the backdrop of one of Anguilla’s uniques sunsets.. great music, great people, great atmosphere… Tranquility in Anguilla.

August 6, 2010 (All day)
Parade of Troupes

Colourful parade of troupes through The Valley

August 5, 2010 (All day)
August Thursday Boat Race

August Thursday Boat Race- the national sport of the island. Handmade racing boats compete everyday of carnival for the grand prize. Great party also!

August 5, 2010 (All day)
Miss Anguilla Pageant

At the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre. The crowning event of carnival festivities- talented young ladies compete for the title “Miss Anguilla”

August 2, 2010 (All day)
August Monday

Jouvert Monring- at the crak of dawn people from all over the island dance in the streets from the valley to Sandy Ground until noon

August 1, 2010 (All day)
Heineken Boat Race

Held at Sandy Ground Beach

July 29, 2010 (All day) - August 8, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Summer Festival

Anguilla comes alive with 11 days of fun, food and boatracing. The Anguilla Summer Festival features musical performances, cultural and kida parades and a number of pageants and competitions.

July 25, 2010 (All day)
Miss Anguilla Swimsuit & Costume Competition

A pre- summer festival activity

July 24, 2010 (All day)
Miss Ecstasy Pageant

Regional talent and beauty

July 18, 2010 (All day)
NBA Peter Perkins Boat Race
July 17, 2010 (All day) - July 18, 2010 (All day)
John T. Memorial Cycling Race

Anguillian cyclists compete with others from throughtout the Caribbean on a challenging course that winds its way across our island. The route begins in The Valley before going east to Sandy Hill roundabout, it continues to the West End, then on the way back, loops through Sandy Ground befor returning to the east and climax at The Valley. Male cyclists perform three laps and female participants complete two laps. Day one sets the stage as a time trial and hieghtens with the race on day two!

July 11, 2010 (All day)
Annual Miss Tiny Tott Pageant

Children’s pageant for girls ages six to eight

June 14, 2010 (All day)
Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen

8:00 am parade at the Ronald Webster’s Park to pay respect to Her Majesty The Queen 

June 12, 2010 (All day)
Miss Venus swimsuit Competition

Celebrate the beauty of Anguillians and nationals of other neighbouring islands at the Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition

May 7, 2010 (All day) - May 9, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Annual Yacht Regatta

Hosted by the Anguilla Sailing Association (ASA) and the Anguilla Tourist Board, the Annual Anguilla Yacht Regatta attracts sailors from across the Caribbean and around the world. A number of races will be held, and the event culminates with a post- race reception

April 5, 2010 (All day)
Easter Monday Boat Racing

At Sandy Ground- fun day, rallies, sports meets, family gatherings & picnics

April 3, 2010 (All day) - April 4, 2010 (All day)
Festival Del Mar

On picturesque Island Harbour, a celebration of the sea, the festival includes deep sea fishing contests, boat races, triathlons, culinary competitions, string band music, and a range of other activities.

March 25, 2010 (All day) - March 28, 2010 (All day)
Moonsplash Annual Music Festival

Occurs on the weekend of the full moon in March. The festival showcases caribbean and international talent at the Dune Preserve, Rendezvous Bay Beach


Check out the acts of Moonsplash 20!
February 27, 2010 (All day) - February 28, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Beautification Club annual Flower and Garden Show

Celebrate the beauty of Anguilla and enjoy fresh flower arrangements, indigenous plant arrangments, creative arrangements including driftwood, flowering and foliage plants in containers, minature arrangements, miniature gardens, hanging baskets, a display of orchids, needlework with floral decor, and the school art display

February 21, 2010 (All day)
St. Gerard's Garden Party at the Roman Catholic Church grounds

St. Gerard’s Garden Party has become a standard clebration for all of Anguilla to enjoy. the festival features a tradional West Caribbean dinner, entertainment and dancing.

February 13, 2010 (All day)
Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School, Miss Valentine's Pageant
January 24, 2010 (All day) - January 30, 2010 (All day)
Police Week

Holidays

December 28, 2010 (All day)
Boxing Day

Usally the day following Christmas, and will be observed on December 28th this year

December 27, 2010 (All day)
Christmas Day

Christmas Day is actually on December 25 but the holiday will be honoured on December 27th

December 17, 2010 (All day)
National Heroes and Heroines Day

* National Heroes and Heroines Day is actually December 19th but will be celebrate don December 17th

August 6, 2010 (All day)
Constitution Day
August 5, 2010 (All day)
August Thursday
August 2, 2010 (All day)
August Monday
June 14, 2010 (All day)
Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
May 31, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Day

* Anguilla Day is  actually May 30th but will be celebrated on May 31 

May 24, 2010 (All day)
Whit Monday
May 3, 2010 (All day)
Labour Day
April 5, 2010 (All day)
Easter Monday
April 2, 2010 (All day)
Good Friday
March 2, 2010 (All day)
James Ronald Webster School Holiday
January 1, 2010 (All day)
New Year's Day