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British Virgin Islands Festivals and EventsJanuary –New Year’s Day ( January 1 ) – Celebrate the new years with festivals and events all around the islands. March – Hamilton Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday – National holiday celebrating the countries first Chief Minister. Commonwealth Day – National holiday celebrating the British Commonwealth of nations. Celebrated on the second Monday of the month. Easter Festival – This is a great three day celebration on Virgin Gorda. Many festivals, music and parades are performed. Dark and Stormy Regatta – Annual regatta held on the islands. April – BVI Spring Regatta – Annual sailing festival. This seven day event includes many festivals, foods, island music and dancing along with a three day sailing race. Whit Monday – a day after the Pentecost or feast associated with Easter. British Virgin Islands Music Fest – Held in the month of April to celebrate the island culture. Enjoy Calypso, Reggae and other island influenced music. June – British Virgin Islands Windsurfing and Sailing Competition – Annual windsurfing event held along with a week long celebration with festivals, music and services. Sovereign’s Birthday – Celebrating the Queen’s birthday. July – Territory Day – National holiday celebrating the islands heritage. Emancipation Festival – Starts in late July and ends in early August. This festival celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the British Empire. October – Wreck Week – Usually held the last week in October. The celebration is week long celebration for diving in the British Virgin Islands. Saint Ursula’s Day ( October 21 ) – Holiday in British Virgin Islands celebrating Saint Ursula on the Christian calendar. December – Christmas ( December 25 ) |
