Island Activities
Caribbean Life
INDEPENDENCE DAY
St. Lucia celebrates its status as a new sovereign nation, becoming independent from Great Britain in 1979. St. Lucians are very proud of their relatively new 38-year old country, and this is demonstrated in this public holiday. It is celebrated on February 22nd annually.
ST. LUCIA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Held every May for the past 22 years, this annual music festival of Jazz, Reggae, and Calypso styles has attracted several top international artists such as: George Benson, Herbie Hancock, and Courtney Pine, amongst others. The event has grown since its inception and is now a firm fixture on the international festival calendar.
CARNIVAL
Held mid-July every year, this annual festival has a distinctively Caribbean feel, celebrating the St. Lucian way of life. There are many pageants which are the highlight of the festival, awards such as the ‘Caribbean Beauty Queen’, ‘Calypso Monarch’, and ‘Party Monarch’ are awarded at this event.
ST. LUCIA FLOWER & CREOLE FESTIVAL
There are actually two festivals held in St. Lucia, one in August and another in October. These festivals are held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the country. During the festivals there is a religious service, followed by street parades where people dress up in historical attire of kings and queens, doctors and nurses, and police officers.
The October festival has a particularly Creole influence to coincide with National Creole Day.
ATLANTIC RALLY FOR CRUISERS
This is an annual transatlantic sailing competition beginning in Europe at the end of November, and then culminating a few days before Christmas in St. Lucia. It is the largest transoceanic sailing race in the world, attracting around 200 boats. At the finish in Rodney’s Bay, St. Lucia, you can expect huge celebrations as the winning boat floats in.
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