Festivals
Most events are linked to the sea and land-based activities are tacked on to regattas or fishing tournaments. In Providenciales the billfishing tournament (see Beaches & Watersports) is a big event with lots of parties every night. Provo Day festivities follow Emancipation Day in August.
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Festivities culminate in the choosing and inauguration of Miss Turks and Caicos Islands, who competes in international beauty pagents. On Grand Turk a fishing tournament and the Cactus Fest are held in August, with competitions for sports, costumes, bands and gospel; there is a float parade, dancing and an art exhibition. On North Caicos, Festarama is in July; on Middle Caicos, Expo is in August; on South Caicos the Regatta with associated activities is in May.
Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Commonwealth Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- National Heroes Day (end May)
- The Queen’s birthday (second week in June)
- Emancipation Day (beginning of August)
- National Youth Day (end-September)
- Columbus’ Day and Human Rights Day (both in October)
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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