Events
JANUARY
Carnival Begins There ’ s a parade every Sunday afternoon in one town leading up to Carnival finale at the end of February .
JANUARY 27 International Film Festival A day which honours the patron of musicians , Saint Caecilia . Concerts are held in the streets and in churches .
FEBRUARY 28 Fat Tuesday Largest Carnival parade in the capital city , Basse Terre , with marching bands .
MARCH 1 Grand Vivé Vaval Parade
Parade marking the end of Carnival .
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Secluded Beach , Les Saintes . © Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board
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