SAINT-MARTIN’S DAY 2012 PROGRAM --- One People, respecting the past, investing in the future.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 04, 2012

4:00 pm Little Miss Saint Martin pageant, Celebration Palace, Philipsburg

NOVEMBER 5th – 10th

All day The Merchants Association of Marigot celebrate Saint-Martin's Day
Live entertainment and activities in the streets of Marigot

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 08, 2012

8:00 pm Heritage Debate, MSR Cable TV set, Agre'ment
Broadcasted live on major local radios

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 09, 2012

7:30 pm OFFICIAL OPENING OF SAINT MARTIN'S DAY CELEBRATION, Belle Plaine Village

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm SM YOUTHS
" Honoring the Past and Building the future" through local talent, musical entertainment and performing arts

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2012

11:00 am World War I Wreath Laying Ceremony, Memorial Monument,
Collectivité Park

12:00 pm SAINT MARTIN LOCAL FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA, Belle Plaine Village
Local food on sale and live entertainment on podium

1:00 pm Domino and "Bellote" competition (all day)
Local music

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm CALYPSO SHOW
Performances by Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten Calypsonians
featuring a medley of old and new Calypso songs

MC: RICKY D PHOX and FERNANDO CLARK
Featuring: Kaiso Brat, King Tmo, Ricky Boys, King Beaubeau,
The Mighty Dow, Kind Fish The Boss and much more

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012

9:00 pm Ecumenical Church Service, Methodist Church of French Quarter

10:45 am Wreath Laying Ceremony, French Quarter Border Monument

11:15 am Official St. Martin's Day Parade, route nationale 7

12:00 pm Official Addresses and Luncheon, Belle Plaine Village

BELLE PLAINE VILLAGE

12:00pm SAINT MARTIN'S DAY FOOD FEST
"Come Eat, Drink & Celebrate until Fete Over!"
Entertainment by "The Gun Slingers"

1:30pm CULTURAL PRESENTATION
Entitled: "I gah tell ayo the story"
Ponum Dance by Romaric Benjamin & Christiane Lovagne

HONORING CEREMONY

2:00pm SAINT-MARTIN'S CYCLING RACE
Island Tour Departure/Arrival: French Quarter Cultural Center
CULTURAL PARADE
Dept: French Quarter Cultural Center
Arrival: Belle Plain Village

3:00 pm PRESENTATION OF CULTURAL GROUPS ON PODIUM

North and South Basketball and Volleyball Competition

3:00 pm TRADITIONAL GAMES for Children and Adults

ROLLER COMPETITION

3:30 pm FINALE DU TROPHÉ DES CHAMPIONS (Football), Thelbert Carti Stadium
FC Concordia vs. Young Stars de Saint-Barth
Juniors Stars vs. FC Marigot

4:00 pm PHOX & HIS DANCERS, Podium, Belle Plaine

6:30 pm PROJECTION OF DOCUMENTARY "Respecting the Past, Investing in the Future"

8:00 pm – 11:30pm SAINT-MARTIN'S DAY CONCERT by Ruff Sand Production
presenting Saint-Martin renowned local artists from different generations:
MC: Dutty Sham, Bunfire Band, Percy Rankin, 4M Band, Velly, DJ Stiky Banton,
Modeling by Sugary Treasures Girls, SXM DHQ Dance Group

11:30 pm CLOSING OF VILLAGE

HAPPY SAINT-MARTIN'S DAY!