February 2009 |
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February 21, 2009
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 - March 1, 2009
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 ?oral décor, and the school art display.
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March 2009 |
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March 26, 2009 - March 29, 2009
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.
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April 2009 |
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April 11, 2009 - April 12, 2009
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 ?shing contents, boat races, triathlons, culinary competitions, string band music, and a range of other activities.
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May 2009 |
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May 8, 2009 - May 10, 2009
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.
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June 2009 |
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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
Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition
Celebrate the beauty of Anguillians at the Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition.
June 15, 2009 8:00am - 10:00am
Celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday
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July 2009 |
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July 5, 2009
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 - July 11, 2009
Panache Couture Fashion Week
To celebrate the ?fth 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
7th Annual Miss “Tiny Tott” Pageant
Children’s pageant for girls ages six to eight.
July 25, 2009
Miss Ecstasy Regional Pageant
Regional talent and beauty pageant.
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August 2009 |
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July 31, 2009 - August 9, 2009
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
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November 2009
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November 12, 2009 - November 15, 2009
Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival
The Tranquility Jazz Festival brings some of the ?nest musicians to this pristine paradise for four days of jazz in its purest form — straight up!
http://www.anguillajazz.org/index.php
November 27, 2009
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.
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December 2009 |
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December 19, 2009 - December 20, 2009
2nd Annual Reggae Festival
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2009 Public Holidays |
January 1
New Year's Day
March 3
James Ronald Webster School Holiday
April 10
Good Friday
April 13
Easter Monday
May 1
Labour Day
May 30
Anguilla Day
June 1
Whit Monday
June 15
Celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday
August 3
August Monday
August 6
August Thursday
August 7
Constitution Day
December 19
National Heroes and Heroines Day
December 25
Christmas Day
December 26
Boxing Day
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