If you're planning a dive trip during the Carnival time period, no worries!  Most Carnival activities take place in the village of The Bottom so that the serenity of Windwardside will remain undisturbed.  Sea Saba is pleased to coordinate night-time transfers for divers interested in the party scene at Carnival village. Our normal policy is to run our diving schedule early on Saturday, The Grand Parade event (Aug 3), so that our guests as well as our crew won't miss the fun.  Not everyone attends every activity of Carnival but absolutely no one misses The Grand Parade--from kids to elders, all of Saba will be lined up!  Feeling uninhibited?  With a bit of planning, we may even be able to get you in a Carnival group.  

The 2002 itinerary:

Monday, July 29  Grand Opening Jump-Up at the Sports Field in The Bottom.  AXA Band from Anguilla 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 30  Minus 2, a Soca Band from Statia kicks off Culture Night!  9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 31  International Night with Mussinton Brothers from Anguilla    9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 1  Windward Island Queen Show and Calypso Contest.   Queen entrants must be from age 17-24, unmarried and no children are allowed to enter.  Zetty of YIIK restaurant in Windwardside will be giving up her crown to the new Queen of Saba!

Friday, August 2  Latin Night Padrin Pacheco and a Bachata Show  9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 3  Grand Parade  This years' Carnival groups are headed by Beatrix Heyliger, Glenn Holm (Director of Tourism), Sharmara Nicholson and a Colombian Group.  They promise a Carnival to remember!  Parade starts at 4:00 p.m.  Party continuing at the Sport's Field, The Bottom until 2:00 a.m.

Sunday, August 4  Grand Parade and Burning of the Momo, ends at midnight.

Heineken Sponsors Carnival Fundraiser--May 29, 2002

SABA—Mark Johnson of the Big Rock Market, island agent for Heineken  beer, announced this week that Heineken is donating beer to a carnival fundraiser to take place Friday evening at Cove Bay.

“Heineken has been generous in the past and we are delighted that they stepped forward again this year,” Johnson said. “This should be a major party since medical students have just completed Black Monday,” he
added. The Big Rock is busy coordinating the event with this year’s carnival committee.

The party will start around 9pm and will close around 2am and is open to all.

brought to you courtesy of Suzanne Nielsen, St. Maarten Daily Herald.  Check out more of her stories on our Local News Page

In the spirit of 2002, start by reminiscing about last years' event....

Friday, July 20  Carnival 2001 starts off with a bang!  The Lighting Parade starts in Windwardside.  Follow the glow to the tunes of Minus 2 band from Statia.  Arrive at the Sports Field and carry on the Jump Up with Grand Masters band from St. Kitts.  9 p.m. - 2 a.m....

Saturday, July 21  Youth Conzaranza (sic!) Talent Show.  Spot a new talent!  Great prizes for the kids, great entertainment for all!  (times to be announced)

Sunday, July 22  The Children's Parade.  Gotta start on those gyrating hips a-movin' at a young age!  The fun begins at 3 p.m. in The Bottom.  Prizes awarded.

Monday, July 23  Culture Night!  Lots of confusion with Thaddy and The Boys from St. Maarten and The Hippie Band from Statia.  Food and drinks will be on sale--at the Sports Field in The Bottom!

Tuesday, July 24  The second week of carnival is kickin up the heat'!!  Get the irie feelin' goin' on!  Tonight's music supplied by Explosion from St. Maarten.

Wednesday, July 25  Feelin' irie??  The music doesn't stop poundin' and Hein'ies never stop flowin' during Carnival!  Explosion starts the jam followed by Minus 2 from Statia

Thursday, July 26   Yo mudda and you fadda and your sista will all be at The Youth ("yute")  Prince and Princess Show.  Know the melee!  Watch Saba's beauties on parade with talent, dress,,,,the works!

Friday, July 27  Heating up for the weekend!  Windward Island Calypso Contest.  Expression band from St. Maarten accompanies the individual artist.  3-person teams compete from Saba, Statia and St. Maarten.  Come and support your favorites!  

Saturday, July 28  The early hour traditional Jouvert Jump-Up starts the partying in the streets at 3 a.m.  The fun carries on with the Grand Parade circling The Bottom at 4 p.m.   The party carries on at Sports Field until ?

Sunday, July 29  Didn't get enough on Saturday?  Some be limin' today but others carry on with Round 2 of the Grand Parade happenin' again on Sunday!  

Monday, July 30  Good thing it's a hol-ee-day!  Ain't nobody goin' to work today!!  It's the Final Jump Up and the traditional Burning of King Momo.  

This page last updated on 06/03/2004 from our Windwardside office.