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ood Festival – Enjoy a colorful array surrounded by tropical flora and fauna, year. Families just love it. It’s the only event
charming homes flawlessly landscaped and
F of cuisine with over 20 local vendors, magnificent views of the sea. The Cayman
Islands Marathon takes place on the first
alongside some of Cayman’s premiere res- Sunday in December every year. The 2014
taurants, dishing up traditional island fare. event will take place on Sunday, 7 Decem-
Albert Panton Street and Cardinall Avenue, ber. The event consists of a full marathon,
George Town, 12 noon. half marathon, 4-person relay and a Kids
Fun Run.
C ayman Islands Triathlon ~ November 2
P irates Week – November 6 to November
C ould there be a better place for Triath- 16
lon than the Cayman Islands? Dive into
the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean F estivities include the float parade, card-
sea, and then come ashore onto the world board boat race, sea swims, 5K walks/
famous Seven Mile Beach to take in the runs, turtle releases and so much more.
sights and sounds as you cycle and run the Celebrate 36 years of heritage and culture.
roads of our island paradise. This is one of The Cayman Islands hosts an annual Pirates
Cayman’s premier annual sporting events Week Festival, complete with a mock-pirate
always attracting a strong field of local and ‘invasion’ from the sea! Two old-time sailing more information contact the National
international competitors. vessels, loaded with pirates make a sur-
prise landing at the bowl-shaped George
C ayman Islands Marathon ~ December 7 Town harbour with the pirates capturing
S ure, you could run just about anywhere the Governor. Thousands of people line
the streets to watch the spectacle and its
in the world! But wouldn’t you prefer good-natured fun with a new twist every
to run on a beautiful Caribbean island,
of its kind in the Caribbean region. The fes-
tival then continues all week with parades,
costume contests, music, street dancing,
competitions, Heritage Days and fireworks.
I n 2014, Pirates Week runs from November
6th to 16th. The Sister Islands celebrate
either side of those dates. Over the last 34
years it has become the country’s largest
celebration, drawing some 35,000 patrons.
It now encompasses 32 different events
which in the past have included eight street
dances, five heritage days, a float parade
and landing pageant, firework shows, song
contest, two swim meets, a darts tourna-
ment, a steelband competition, kids fun
day, two teen music nights, an underwater
treasure hunt and two running races. For
Festival office on (345) 949 5859 or visit
www.piratesweekfestival.com for complete
festival information.