Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 539
EVENTS in St. Maarten
usually held in November and December NOVEMBER 10 St. Maarten Bathtub Derby an annual event where teams race homemade boats of recycled cardboard, duct tape and environmentally friendly waterproof paint. NOVEMBER 11 St. Maarten / St. Martin Day Both the Dutch and the French sides of the island come together to celebrate the island’s discovery by Christopher Columbus on this day in 1493. Celebrations include official ceremonies, including cultural events, music and food. DECEMBER 15 Various Events Celebrate Christmas, island-style with the many events taking place during this month. For a list of more events, visit www.vacationstmaarten.com Photo Credit: Alljengi