Discovering Paradise
Discovering Paradise
Discover & Celebrate
365 days of celebration in Antigua and Barbuda. From colorful Carnival to world-class sailing regattas, discover the events that make these islands vibrant year-round.
The twin-island nation's day, since 1981
The national day on 1 November, marking independence from Britain in 1981, with a ceremonial parade, awards, food fairs, and a flag-raising in St. John's.
An Easter Monday sky full of handmade kites
An Easter Monday tradition at Devil's Bridge, where families fly hundreds of handmade kites in the steady trade winds along the Atlantic coast.
The Caribbean's greatest summer festival
The Caribbean's biggest summer festival: nearly two weeks of soca, calypso, steelpan, and mas in St. John's, marking the 1834 abolition of slavery.
Superyachts and a star chefs' contest in December
A trade-only showcase of luxury charter yachts at Nelson's Dockyard and Falmouth Harbour each December, complete with a celebrated chefs' competition.
Tall ships and vintage yachts at the Dockyard
A fleet of nearly 60 classic yachts, vintage racers, and towering tall ships gathers at Nelson's Dockyard each April for four days of racing under canvas.
Caribbean racing's flagship regatta since 1968
One of the world's premier regattas, drawing 100-plus yachts to English and Falmouth Harbours each spring for racing, rum punch, and nightly shoreside parties.
600 miles, 11 islands, one brutal offshore loop
A 600-nautical-mile offshore yacht race that starts and finishes off Antigua, looping past 11 Caribbean islands in one of the toughest tests on the racing calendar.