Celebration time
Start May off right with a visit to a famous jazz club and enjoy a mix of classic jazz and world rhythms. St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival (April 30th – May 12th) will take place against the iconic backdrop of the Piton Mountains.
The arrival of indentured laborers from India to the Caribbean is seen throughout the region; this is often referred to as “indentured servitude.” Arrival date in India — Grenada (1 May), Guyana (5 May, public holiday), St. Lucia and Martinique (6 May), Jamaica (10 May), Trinidad and Tobago (30 May, public holiday), St. Vincent and the Grenadines (1 June) and Suriname (5 June) will mark the occasion with traditional foods, re-enactments, dancing and other events.
Meanwhile, Dominica is a hub of cultural activity in May, as every Saturday visitors set off to explore the stunning peaks, waterfalls, rivers and rugged terrain along the Waitukubuli National Trail. Hiking Festdo not miss it Jazz and Creole (May 5th) and for a month Dominican Arts Festival (DOMFESTA)Enjoy amazing performances and cultural showcases.
Enjoy delicious cuisine at some of the finest restaurants and eateries. Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week (May 4-19). Come support the anglers and measure your catch. Antigua and Barbuda Fishing Tournament (May 16-19). Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Barbados. Caribana Festival (May 20-24). If you have a special person in your life, be sure to check out the opportunities to celebrate love during this time of year. Romance Month (June).
The steep descent is one of the most thrilling rides. MTB Madness (May 4-5) also known as Tobago Bike FestivalCross-country racing welcomes kids, beginners and adults on the first day, while more experienced riders can earn bragging rights in a three-stage enduro race on the final day.
Caribbean films will be screened 3rd Horizon Film Festival (May 9-12) in Miami, Highlowna Film Festival (24-25 May) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and will inspire and celebrate the talented and passionate expatriate filmmaking community.
Featuring some of Celtic music’s top folk performers, including world champion pipers Willie McCallum and Roddy McLeod. Barbados Celtic Festival (May 16-19). More amazing music from local, regional and international artists will make a heavenly impact at this event. Barbados Gospel Fest (May 26th – June 2nd).
Leatherback nesting season The nesting season is at its peak during this time of year (March-September), when you can see both the mother turtles nesting and the baby turtles that emerge a few weeks later – it’s truly magical. Other species of sea turtles also nest throughout the region and are monitored by conservation groups and sea turtle watching guides.
in Grenada Chocolate and Rum Festival (May 17-19), channel your inner Willy Wonka as you meet sustainable cocoa farmers, do the cocoa dance, create your own chocolate-themed dish, and discover the fascinating world of chocolate and rum.
At this time in Guyana, Drag Racing in South Dakota (May 19th), ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup (June 2-8, semi-finals June 27) And you can enjoy delicious food. Restaurant Week (June 21st to 30th).
After a 20-year hiatus, Marbling (May 23-26) returns to Ocho Rios, Jamaica with a highly anticipated superstar lineup including over a dozen top R&B, hip hop, Afrobeat and reggae artists, as well as Sashi’s signature fashion show.
The largest tarmac rally ever held on Barbados’ complex road network. Motorsport enthusiasts will gather in large numbers, Rally Show and King of the Hill The shakedown (May 25th-26th) will be held to determine the running order of the main race’s 20 special stages. Rally Barbados event (May 31st – June 2nd).
This June, the West Indies made history. ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup (June 1-29) against the United States, with matches to be played in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and three U.S. states (Florida, New York, and Texas). See page 28 for details.
of Eleuthera Pineapple Festival At the Junkanoo Festival in the Bahamas (June 7-8), you can take part in pineapple eating and cooking contests, watch fire dancers, experience the Junkanoo Rush and play traditional games.
In early June, Tobago will host a sporting event featuring triathletes of all ages and experience levels. Rainbow Cup Tobago (June 8th).
Go to the north, Toronto Jazz Festival (June 21st to 30th) Pride Toronto (June 28-30), featuring “The Lesbian March, Transgender March and Toronto Pride Parade.”
As June draws to a close, top musicians will be headlining St. Kitts Music Festival (June 27-29) Gospel, soul, soca, jazz, R&B, blues, reggae, etc. Meanwhile, in Trinidad, T&T Bioblitz (June 29-30) Scientists, students and nature lovers will explore the biodiversity of beautiful Guayaguayare and its surroundings.
