Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2020 | Page 98

Montserrat POPULATION 4,900 (2013) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SIZE 102 sq. kilometers CAPITAL CITY English Formerly Plymouth, now Brades CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Eastern Caribbean Dollar (1 US dollar equals 2.67 Eastern Caribbean ) 280 C / 82.40 F Events JANUARY 1 Carnival Street Parade The island’s carnival celebrations, which starts in December, culminates on January 1st with a festive parade. The new year begins with masqueraders, calypso, soca, food, drink and an electrifying family-friendly atmosphere. MARCH 9-18 St. Patrick’s Week of Activities Calypso competitions, pageants, masqueraders parade, music, food, parties and the Christmas season! This is a great time of year to be in Montserrat. Photo Credit: Montserrat Tourism Board