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San Pedro Carnival
Ambergris Caye,
The carnical slowly evolves from slapstick fun using powder,
flour, lipstick and paint to tease people to a more traditional
Mestizo carnival that is made up of competing 'comparsas'.
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Fiesta de Carnaval
This is an exciting yearly event celebrated nationwide which
brings back traditions. Groups compete in 'comparsas' (special
dances). It is usually held one week before Lent.
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Holy Saturday Cross Country Classic
The Cross Country begins with the bicycle race in Belize City,then
continues on Western Highway and San Ignacio's park and finally
ends with a dramatic finale in Belize City.
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Dia de San Pedro
A three-day festival honoring St. Peter, the patron saint
of San Pedro. There's an early morning boat parade where boats
and fishermen are blessed. This is a special mass and there
is also a fiesta/jump-up activity that follows after the event.
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Independence Day
Numerous cultural, religious and sporting activities held
a few weeks before St. George's Caye Day. It compromises of
flag-raising ceremony, parades, street jump-ups, music, dance
and foods. The crowning of Miss San Pedro is also made on
this eventful day.
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