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.
2009 Calendar of Events
February 21, 2009 (All day)
St. Gerard’s Garden Party
St. Gerard’s Garden Party has become a standard celebration for all of Anguilla to enjoy. The festival features a traditional West Caribbean dinner, entertainment and dancing.
February 28, 2009 (All day) - March 1, 2009 (All day)
ABC "10th Anniversary" Flower & Garden Show
Celebrate the beauty of Anguilla and enjoy fresh flower arrangements, indigenous plant arrangements, creative arrangements including driftwood, flowering and foliage plants in containers, miniature arrangements, miniature gardens, hanging baskets, a display of orchids, needlework with floral décor, and the school art display.
March 26, 2009 (All day) - March 29, 2009 (All day)
19th Annual Moonsplash Festival
Island icon Bankie Banx curates and hosts the 19th annual Moonsplash Festival at the Dune Preserve Beach Club. The festival will feature internationally recognized reggae artists, jazz greats and a range of other premier performers. The festival kicks off with a cocktail party and includes two nights of seaside concerts overlooking Rendezvous Bay. The festival comes to a celebratory close with a beach party that is open to the public and features local foods, crafts and music.
Dune Preserve Beach Club is located on Rendezvous Bay.
April 11, 2009 (All day) - April 12, 2009 (All day)
Festival Del Mar
On April 11 and 12th, Anguilla hosts the Festival Del Mar on picturesque Island Harbor beach. 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.
May 8, 2009 (All day) - May 10, 2009 (All day)
7th Annual Anguilla 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.
June 2, 2009 12:00am - 12:00pm
Anguilla Day Celebrations
The entire island comes out to celebrate and commemorate Anguilla’s independence. This all day festival commences with a street jam and includes a number of performances and presentations.
June 14, 2009 (All day)
Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition
Celebrate the beauty of Anguillians at the Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition.
July 5, 2009 (All day)
John T. Memorial Cycling Race
Anguillian cyclists compete with others from throughout 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 before returning to the East. Male cyclists perform three laps and female participants complete two laps.
July 9, 2009 (All day) - July 11, 2009 (All day)
Panache Couture Fashion Week
To celebrate the fifth year of runway excursions, this year’s Panache Couture Fashion Week will showcase and embrace varying elements of fashion during this three day event. Anguillian fashion designer, Charla Connor, will showcase her elegant designs.
http://www.panachecouture.com
July 12, 2009 (All day)
7th Annual Miss “Tiny Tott” Pageant
Children’s pageant for girls ages six to eight.
July 25, 2009 (All day)
Miss Ecstasy Regional Pageant
Regional talent and beauty pageant.
July 31, 2009 (All day) - August 9, 2009 (All day)
Anguilla Summer Festival
Anguilla comes alive with 11 days of fun, food, and boat racing. The Anguilla Summer Festival features musical performances, cultural and kids parades and a number of pageants and competitions.
http://www.axasummerfestival.com/history.php
November 12, 2009 (All day) - November 15, 2009 (All day)
Tranquility Jazz Festival
Once a year the normally serene and languid island of Anguilla bursts onto the scene as a paragon of culture and music as the Tranquility Jazz Festival takes hold of the entire island to embrace the local population and visitors alike.
The Tranquility Jazz Festival, now in its seventh year, provides a unique opportunity to see Anguilla in all its glory while providing an opportunity for local jazz aficionados to take up the mantle as ambassadors for the exquisite island state.
This year’s Festival is the continuation of a tradition of excellence and includes renowned artists Ahmad Jamal, Dianne Reeves, Rachelle Ferrell, Elio Villafranca, British Dependency, and Jaine Rogers.
http://www.anguillajazz.org
November 13, 2009 5:00pm - November 14, 2009 10:00am
Women's Health Forum & Fair
Women’s Health Forum- “Remembering Our Health”
Women’s Health Open Forum, November 13. 5pm-7pm @ The Anguilla Public Library… Town hall discussion about health issues in Anguilla. Open to the public
Anguilla Community Health Fair, November 14. 10am-2pm @ Agriculture Grounds… Day of free health screenings and health information for the entire family- prizes, giveaways and gift bags.
Hosted by BET Foundation, BET Networks, Centers for Diesease Control and Prevention & The Anguilla Tourist Board
November 27, 2009 (All day)
Anguilla Race Against AIDS
Held on the eve of International World AIDS day, this event includes a half-marathon, a 10k run and a 5k walk/run.
November 28, 2009 (All day) - December 4, 2009 (All day)
Tourism Week 2009
Tourism Week Celebrations 2009 theme The Anguilla Experience: Endurance and Opportunity in Challenging Times.
2009 Holidays
January 1, 2009 (All day)
New Year's Day
March 3, 2009 (All day)
James Ronald Webster School Holiday
April 10, 2009 (All day)
Good Friday
April 13, 2009 (All day)
Easter Monday
May 1, 2009 (All day)
Labour Day
May 30, 2009 (All day)
Anguilla Day
* Anguilla Day is actually May 30th but will be celebrated on June 2nd.
June 1, 2009 (All day)
Whit Monday
June 15, 2009 (All day)
Celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday
August 3, 2009 (All day)
August Monday
August 6, 2009 (All day)
August Thursday
August 7, 2009 (All day)
Constitution Day
December 19, 2009 (All day)
National Heroes and Heroines Day
* National Heroes and Heroines Day is actually December 19th but will be celebrated on December 21st.
December 25, 2009 (All day)
Christmas Day
December 26, 2009 (All day)
Boxing Day
* Boxing Day is actually December 26th but will be observed on December 28th.