Events Calendar

Kingdom Day is a public holiday on the island of Bonaire, and it is observed on December 15 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Queen Juliana signed the...

Christmas Day is a public holiday celebrated around the world and most Christians celebrate on December 25. On the island, Christmas is celebrated with family and friends. Stores and other...

Second Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, and it is observed on December 26, the day after Christmas Day. Majority of...

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as...

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with different stores and businesses having an end of the year event with pagara (fireworks) during the day. At night the majority of people spend...

Maskarada, on New Year’s Day, originates from Bonaire’s Spanish background. Completely disguised, including speech, locals from each village dress and arrive early in groups at the Lt. Governor’s home to...

🌟𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗫𝗫𝗟 🌟 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 🩷 𝙤𝙛 𝙆𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙟𝙠, 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚! A collaboration between 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 and 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 of dancing, music, and workshops!...

The neighborhood of Rincon demonstrates its Carnival spirit with the presentation of its children Parade. Come see our children fill the streets of Rincon with beautiful costumes.

The Children Carnival Parade in Kralendijk includes all the island’s different Carnival groups. Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes.

This is a prelude to the Grand Carnival Parade in Kralendijk. Local musicians create an exceptional ambiance in Rincon by playing their latest Carnival hits to the delight of hundreds of marchers dressed in resplendent costumes.

The largest Carnival Parade is the Grand Parade through Kralendijk held on Sunday before Ash Wednesday. This parade is filled with unforgettable music, spectacular floats and original costumes decorated with colorful stones, sequins, and feathers, creating a unique display.

Good Friday is the day for Christians to commemorate Jesus's crucifixion. On this day, according to the Bible, the Jewish religious leaders—who had condemned Jesus the night before for claiming...

Easter is the greatest celebration in the Catholic church because it is the completion of the Holy week that ends with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the beginning and...

Simadan stems from Bonaire’s slave days and celebrates the growing season’s harvest (typically March/April). The festive harvest celebration in Bonaire varies from other places, perhaps, as a direct result of...

An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.

Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.

A local holiday where the entire island of Bonaire celebrates the existence of the island. Usually it is held within a chosen neighborhood on Bonaire where locals and visitors dance,...

The 58th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 6-11. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing...

Kingdom Day is a public holiday on the island of Bonaire, and it is observed on December 15 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Queen Juliana signed the...

Christmas Day is a public holiday celebrated around the world and most Christians celebrate on December 25. On the island, Christmas is celebrated with family and friends. Stores and other...

Second Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, and it is observed on December 26, the day after Christmas Day. Majority of...

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with different stores and businesses having an end of the year event with pagara (fireworks) during the day. At night the majority of people spend...