Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 551

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JULY 2 I Love My Ram Contest A family day where culinary dishes , craftworks and local products can be to be enjoyed from 7am . At 4:00 pm a contest will be held for the Island ’ s Most Beautiful RAM .

JULY 8 A Pan Revolution The 10th Edition of the famous Steel Pan Concert by the island ’ s legendary music group , the Gunslingers , to be held at Port de Plaisance .

JULY 14 French National Holiday and Marigot Celebration Day

A Family day featuring sports , traditional and cultural events . To be held at the Marigot waterfront .

JULY 21 Victor Schoelcher Day and Grand Case Village Day

Held for over a century , this day of celebration consists of sports , traditional games , cultural events , musical entertainment and a traditional small boat race from Grand Case Bay to Anguilla .

EVENTS

AUGUST 15 Sandy Ground Village Celebration Day A family day where the Sandy Ground Village comes alive with several sports and cultural events , traditional games , musical entertainment and tasting of local dishes .

SEPTEMBER 23 - 24 Patrimony Day Each year , the third weekend of September is devoted to culture and to people wishing to discover the island ’ s historical monuments which are often closed to the public . Several excursions are organized for the public all over the island .

SEPTEMBER 27

World Tourism Day This is a day devoted to the World of Tourism . Saint-Martin Tourism Offices celebrate this international event each year with a them . An island personality is rewarded for his / her contribution to tourism .

AUGUST 4 - 7

SMX Best Weekend Parties showcasing DJs and artists both local and international , from the soca and dancehall scene . Energetic stage performances , night club parties , beach parties and Anguilla ’ s biggest beach party . www . sxmbestweekend . com
Photo Credit : Joel Hatfield

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