The 2026 edition of the Saint-Martin festival will take place on the French sideAfter last year's edition in Sint Maarten, the festivities will take place in the Quartier d'Orléans, around this a gathering celebrating unity and fraternity between the two parts of the island.
The morning will begin at 9 a.m. with a ecumenical ceremony at the Tabernacle Methodist Church. At 10:30 a.m., representatives from both territories will meet at the border monument for the traditional wreath layingThe procession will then join the RN7 for the showscheduled for 11am, up to Coralita Street. Flags, drums and delegations from both sides of the island will punctuate this parade, which is open to the public. At 11:45 a.m., the official ceremony and speeches will be held at the dojo of the sports complex. Orleans districtbefore the friendly drink.
The animations The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Thelbert Carti Stadium, with MC Phoxx, DJ Lil Cuz, and King Timo. At 14 p.m., Funtopia will host games, followed by the U15 football match at the stadium. A culinary challenge is scheduled for 15:30 p.m., followed at 15 p.m. by the Miss Quartier d'Orléans pageant. DJ Joquone, the SXM Majorettes, 16 Shores One Family, African Dancers, and Lili Peekaboo & Daughter will also provide entertainment.
At 18 p.m., DJ Big Sexy, Madd Crew Dancers, Exclusive Family, and Rythm & Groove will take over. The U20 football match will kick off at 19:30 p.m. at the stadium, followed by the 3G Units Band concert at 20 p.m. Bottle Neck Crew will perform at 21 p.m., then Skill Full Band at 22 p.m. DJ Siw'Roo will close out the program starting at 23 p.m. A day dedicated to sharing and celebrating Saint Martin's identity. _Vx
