Caribbean Calendar of Celebrations June-July 2006
Planning a trip to the Caribbean in the near future? Check out the celebrations & events going on throughout the islands in June-July 2006 ...
Caribbean Calendar June-July 2006
June 4-6
The Artisan Fair of Ponce is a great way to stock up on authentic souvenirs, original artwork and other creations by Puerto Rican artists. Contact: 787-841-8044
June 10-18
This year celebrates the 15th anniversary of Jamaica's Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, where the island's rhythm-happy vibes get an infusion of brass and blues from an international mix of musicians. Contact: 866-649-2137; ochoriosjazz.com
June 16
With a name like Annual Fools Regatta and events like the Great Raft Race, you're bound to be entertained. A zany display and beach parties round out Provo's 16th annual maritime festival. Contact: 649-946-4935
June 17-24
We all want to be enviro-friendly, and during Dive Into Adventure Bonaire week, the emphasis is on eco-adventure activities above and below water. Contact: diveintoadventurebonaire.com
June 20-21
French St. Martin gets even hotter for two days when the Summer Heat Music Festival takes over. Contact: 011-590-590-646-227-9440; st-martin.org
June 28-July 3
It's harder than it looks, so leave the airtime to the athletes in the 20th Aruba Hi-Winds Windsurf and Kite Boarding Competition. Contact: 011-297-586-3940
June 29-July 2
Past headliners at the St. Kitts Music Festival include Boyz II Men, Ashanti and Wyclef Jean. This year's include Shaggy, Dione Warwick, Air Supply, new hip hop sensation Akon, The Mighty Arrow, new R&B sensation Chris Brown, Morgan Heritage Reggae, NEWA Caribbean jazz group and highly acclaimed Calypso performers out of St. Kitts & Nevis. Contact: 800-582-6208; stkittsmusicfestival.net
June 2-July 2 (every Saturday)
The Bahamas Junkanoo in June Festival - Nassau
Junkanoo in June Festival is held at Arawak Cay Cultural Park every Saturday in June from 2PM to 10PM. There is a celebration of Behamian Food, craft demontrations, story telling, special children's acts, entertainment, and Junkanoo parades.
Pattie Mitchell, Travel Dreams
E-mail: traveldreams10@yahoo.com
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Pattie Mitchell, Travel Dreams
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