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Events
There are cermonies, events, shows, sports and performances that take place all year round.
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Epiphany |
Celebrations feature dancing, dining and the ancient French custom of serving cake known as "galette des rois". (Jan.)
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Carnival |
On the French side a party that lasts till Ash Wednesday. Includes the election of the Carnival Queen. (Feb.)
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St. Maarten/Heineken Regatta |
March 3-5
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Carnival |
April 17 - May 3 in Dutch St. Marteen. Celebration include the election of the Calypso King and the Carnival Queen, parades, and lots of music and merriment.
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Bastille Day |
French national holiday includes parades, sporting contests and fireworks. (July)
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St. Marteen's Day |
Dutch and Fench dignitaries gather at the border to commemorated the 1648 agreement which devided the island between Holland and France. Island celebrations include parades.
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