Dancing Masqueraders-David MacGillivray
One of the Key Montserrat’s annual festivals, Montserrat Festival, runs from December to NewYear’s Day, and is the climax of the year with many Montserratians returning yearly for the highly anticipated event. Also, Montserrat is the only country outside Ireland where St Patrick’s Day is celebrated as a public holiday. Throughout the Festive season there is always something to do and see, with host of shows, live bands, sound systems and choral singing. There are also the traditional string bands and steels bands performing, for a real Montserratian experience.
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Take a look at the listed Festivals below:
- Arrow Fest
The climax of the year with many Montserratians returning yearly for the Montserrat Festival.
- Calabash Festival
The Calabash Festival is named after the calabash since the fruit has long been identified as one of Montserrat's cultural items.
- Cudjoe Head Celebrations
Montserrat showcases its African ancestry during Cudjoe Head celebrations.
- Fishing Tournament
The Montserrat Fisherman's Cooperative hosts an annual local on-shore fishing tournament at the end of January.
- Literary festival
Montserrat’s first literary festival, Alliouagana Festival of the Word, was held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.
- Police and Fire Community Week
A vibrant week of public relations and community activities.
- Queen's Birthday Parade
An astounding military parade which takes place at Salem Park.
- St. Patrick's Week
St Patrick's Week is a weeklong celebration highlighting Montserrat's local culture and Irish heritage that culminates with St. Patrick's Day on March 17.
- St. Peter's Parish Bazaar
This annual celebration is also referred to as August Monday.
- Volcano Half-Marathon 2010
The strenuous event involves a route that passes some of the key tourism attractions on Montserrat, with views of the active Soufrière Hills Volcano.