Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
International Scuba D iving Hall of F ame.
Some of the leading
scuba divers in the world show up for this annual ceremony at The
Harquail Theatre on G rand Cayman. E ntertainment at the ev ent
includes audiovisual presentations of scuba-diving feats, live music
by local bands, and a food-and-cocktail reception. Tickets are avail-
able at the tourist office. F or more information, contact
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345/
949-8522
or click on www.scubahalloffame.com. Late January.
F
EBRUARY
Little C ayman M ardi G ras F estival.
E verybody on this small
island turns out for this festiv e event. Parade participants show up
from Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. The parade begins in the
morning at H ead O' B ay and continues to the airpor t. Contact
Gladys Howard at
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345/948-1010;
www.caribbeanchoice.com.
Saturday before Ash Wednesday.
M
ARCH
The Cayman Islands Orchid Show.
This annual orchid show takes
place at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park from 9am to 5pm. Stop
by the park to view the exquisite displays of or chids in bloom. The
Orchid Society also hosts a special or chid talk and demonstration.
Contact Q ueen E lizabeth II Botanic P ark at
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345/947-3558;
www.botanic-park.ky. Early March.
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Cayfest (The N ational F estival of the Ar ts).
This 2-w eek ev ent
celebrates and showcases the art and culture of the Cayman Islands.
The expo opens at Seven Mile Beach with a reenactment of a tradi-
tional boat launch. In George Town, you'll find open-air events with
local bands, ar ts and crafts, nativ e cooking, and other demonstra-
tions of local talent, such as culinar y and song competitions. F or
more information, contact
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345/949-5477.
Mid-April.
Cayman Islands Million Dollar Run.
Launched in 2003 and tak-
ing place on Grand Cayman, this is a show of power and speed on
the water, attracting po werboat aficionados and fun seekers fr om
around the world. The hottest, fastest, and most ex otic boats
gather for this race, with captains competing for US$10,000 in
cash and prizes. For more information, contact
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345/949-8423
or visit www.mdr.ky. Third week of April.
Easter R egatta.
The Cayman I slands S ailing Club sponsors this
annual event off G rand Cayman. The race attracts many boaters,
who show up in catamarans ranging fr om 6 to 24m (20-79 ft.).
Highlights include a race to the Banks, a dinghy regatta, and a sail
around the island to N orth Sound. Contact
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345/947-7913
or
go to www .sailing.ky for dates and mor
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e specific information.
Staged right before Easter.
