Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2019 | Page 71

EVENTS JULY Lobster Festival The start of lobster season kicks off in Caye Caulker with a big celebration - food, music and dancing! AUGUST Costa Maya Festival Beauty pageants, street parades, concerts and fun activities are all part of this festival which attracts local and regional participants AUGUST Deer Dance Festival This is a nine-day Mayan Festival celebrated in the Mayan village of San Antonio SEPTEMBER 21 Independence Day Formerly British Honduras, Belize celebrates its independence from Great Britain on this day which is marked with official celebrations, presentations, street parades and concerts. Photo Credit: Dawn B.