Govt. unveils exciting schedule of events for 50th celebration of Anguilla Summer Festival

Anguilla: The Government unveiled the exciting schedule of events for the 50^th celebration of Anguilla Summer Festival. The event will be conducted under the theme “The Family Reunion” which is being expected to attract thousands of local citizens and travellers to the island nation.

The festival is known as one of the biggest beach parties in the region which hosts several exciting events including boat races, J’ouvert, Grand Parade of the Troupes, Kiddie’s parade, Miss Anguilla Pageant, bathing suit competition and many more.

The Anguilla Summer Festival open doors to several employment opportunities for the local citizens which further helps in generating huge amount of revenues for the nation. Boat racing in Anguilla is the lifeblood and national sport which brings the citizens of the country together to celebrate and enjoy this exciting event.

The entire schedule of events for the 50th celebration of the Anguilla Summer Festival

JULY

Sunday, 7th July 2024: Albert Romney Memorial A Class Boat Race

Friday, 12th July 2024: Chairman’s Fete

Sunday, 14th July 2024: AXA Fete B Class Boat Race

Thursday, 18th July 2024: LBCC Blessing & Gospel Explosion

Friday, 19th July 2024: Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday, 20th July 2024: Jam Fitness and Aya Lawd – Band Edition

Sunday, 21st July 2024: AXA Fete B Class Boat Race and Ms. Tiny Tott

Monday, 22nd July 2024: Coney Island Opening

Tuesday, 23rd July 2024: 50 for 50 Live Screening

Wednesday, 24th July 2024: Bar Crawl

Thursday, 25th July 2024: ASF Opening Night

Friday, 26th July 2024: Wet Fete

Saturday, 27th July 2024: Pioneers B Class Boat Race, Street Poker, Ultimate Party Animals and Magic City All White

Sunday, 28th July 2024: Peter Perkins A Class Boat Race and Miss Anguilla Swim Suit Comp.

Monday, 29th July 2024: Remember When – Kids Carnival

Tuesday, 30th July 2024: International Night

Wednesday, 31st July 2024: Junior Calypso Monarch

AUGUST

Thursday, 1st August 2024: Miss Talented Teen Pageant

Friday, 2nd August 2024: Flow Soca Rave

Saturday, 3rd August 2024: South Valley Community Street Fair, Rose All Day – 21+ Pool Party and Band Clash

Sunday, 4th August 2024: August Sunday A & B Class Boat Race, Bass Heads Car Show, Carnival at Leon’s, and Prince and Princess Show

Monday, 5th August 2024: J’ouvert Morning, Sir Emile Gumbs August Monday A & B Class Boat Race and Caribbean Beach Party

Tuesday, 6th August 2024: August Tuesday A Class Boat Race and Miss Anguilla Pageant

Wednesday, 7th August 2024: Errol Romney August Wednesday A Class Boat Race and Calypso Monarch

Thursday, 8th August 2024: Eyes Wide Shut, August Thursday A & B Class Boat Race and August Thursday Meads Bay Experience

Friday, 9th August 2024: Grand Parade of Troupes

Saturday, 10th August 2024: Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch

Sunday, 11th August 2024: Last Lap Boat Ride, Champion of Champions Boat Race, and ASF Closing Ceremony and Fireworks.

The festival is overall a celebration of the vibrant and rich cultural heritage of Anguilla which is also looked as an innovative way of attracting visitors which further enhances the economic conditions of the country.