St Maarten Apr.14 - May 2: Carnival?

[TeresaJenkins]

I found the following informarion on the web (several sites), and was wondering if anyone could give me any further information.

 

I will be in St Maarten April 27th from the Maasdan.

 

Thank you for any information

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Wednesday, April 27

Sr. Calypso Finals

 

 

"St. Maarten's premier cultural event is its annual Carnival, which includes

parades, calypso competitions, reggae shows, and an endless array of stands

serving traditional island food."

 

 

"Apr.14 - May 2: Carnival. Mainly on the Dutch side, but the French side participates as well. "King Moumou" and "Queen of Carnival" are elected. Beauty contests, food competitions, calypso concerts, parades, "jump ups," floats, steel bands and bright costumes. One can visit "Carnival Village" on the Dutch side and see the burning of "King Moumou" at the end of the festivities."

[kal]

Here's the schedule for Carnival 2005. Except for the parades, most of the events are in the evening.