Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 479

Events
JANUARY 5 - 6
Ballet
Ballet on the Quai General de Gaulle, with
dancers from the Paris Opera.
JANUARY
St Barth Music Festival
Jazz concerts in Gustavia and Lorient with
participation from world-renowned artistes.
This is a much-anticipated annual event on
the island.
FEBRUARY 13
Mardigras
This is a big Carnival parade through
the streets of Gustavia, with music and
costumed masqueraders, culminating with
street parties to end the island’s carnival
celebrations. On February 13, the burning
of King Vaval takes place on Shell Beach.
MARCH 15 - 18
St Barth Bucket Regatta
Beautiful yachts from around the world
participate in this annual three-day event.
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