Calendar of Events

January 1, 2020 New Year's Day - Maskarada

Maskarada, on New Year’s Day, originates from Bonaire’s Spanish founding. Completely
disguised, including speech, locals from each village dress and arrive early in groups at the Lt. Governor’s home to dance and play outside wishing the family a happy New Year (“Bon Aña”). The Lt. Governor thanks them with a bottle of rum, held and dispensed by a designated
member.

January 18, 2020 Dive Friends Bonaire - Quarterly Clean Up Dive Q1 2020

Check in for volunteers will begin at 9:30 am at Bonaire Sailing School, with a briefing for all volunteers at 10:00 am. Please don't forget your certification cards (if we don't already have yours on file). We'll be cleaning up from the Fisherman’s pier South, along the harbor front. It is a hot spot for fishing line and rubbish! Please make sure to have your BMP tickets along with you, as is required.

Removing fishing line can be a tricky process, so please bring along your dive knife or shears. You can contact Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire for more information about their turtle shaped line collectors. cepa@bonaireturtles.org

Non-divers are also needed to help with counting and logging the items removed from the water for PADI Project AWARE Dive Against Debris. The counting and logging will be conducted at Yellow Submarine after the dive.

At 6:00 pm, we'll be hosting a potluck BBQ for our volunteers at our Hamlet Oasis location. It’s a potluck, so please bring a snack, side-dish or dessert to share and we'll provide the main course and one beverage.

For any questions, please call 717-2929.

February 15, 2020 Children Carnival Parade In Rincon

The neighborhood of Rincon demonstrates its Carnival spirit with the presentation of its own children parade.

February 16, 2020 Children Carnival Parade In Kralendijk

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

February 21, 2020 Teener Carnival Parade In Kralendijk

Teener Parade in Kralendijk includes different carnival groups of the Bonaire high school. Teenagers have the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes during this evening.

February 22, 2020 Gran Carnival parade In Rincon

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

February 23, 2020 Gran Carnival Parade in Playa

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.

February 24, 2020 Carnival Monday

Children Parade and burning of King Momito. The end of the carnival season is marked with a parade ending in Kralendijk followed by the symbolic burning of “King Momito” which takes place on the parking lot of the stadium. Starts at 5pm.

February 25, 2020 Grand Parade and Burning of King Momito

Carnival comes to an official end on the eve of Ash Wednesday with the burning of "King Momo”. This event takes place in Kralendijk. Starts at 7pm.

March 7, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Ban Topa Edition)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handcrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park. Starts at 6pm.

April 3, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Culture Edition)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handcrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park. Starts at 6pm.

April 10, 2020 Good Friday 2020

Legal Holiday

April 13, 2020 Easter Monday Simadan (Harvest) Festival Rincon

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 the way slaves on Bonaire were treated.

Similarly today, families and friends gather to help harvest sorghum and maize, while the farmer supplies food and drink (rum) for the party.

April 25, 2020 CULTURAL EVENT 'NOS ZJILEA' April 2020

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 they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

The event is from 8am till 2pm.

April 27, 2020 King's Birthday (Official Holiday)

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

May 1, 2020 Labor Day (Official Holiday)

Labor Day (Official Holiday) No Event. Businesses are Closed. Simadan Parade in Kralendijk.

May 10, 2020 Open Day Washington Park

Open day Washington Slagbaai National Park.

May 21, 2020 Ascension Holiday

Legal holiday.

June 6, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Talent Edition)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handicrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park. Starts at 6pm.

July 4, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Summer Edition)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handicrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park. Starts at 6pm.

August 1, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Recycle Edition)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handicrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park. Start at 6pm.

September 5, 2020 Real taste of Bonaire

Real taste of Bonaire; Festival di Kabritu @ Washington Slagbaai National Park.

September 6, 2020 Bonaire Flag Day (Official Holiday)

A local holiday where the entire island of Bonaire celebrates the existence of the island. Most of the time it is held within a chosen town on Bonaire where locals and visitors dance, eat, drink on the streets with several entertainment bands. The Motorcycle event is also one of the major highlights of this day where over 400 participants with their motorcycles are flown in from around the world and take a tour of the island as part of the national Flag Day ceremony.

September 26, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Event (Tourism Day)

At the Taste of Bonaire, visitors will have the opportunity to experience food, culture, local handicrafts and all things offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to taste signature dishes of well-known vendors offered at special prices @ Wilhelmina Park Start at 6pm.

September 26, 2020 CULTURAL EVENT 'NOS ZJILEA' September 2020

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 they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

The event is from 8am till 2pm.

October 4, 2020 Swim to Klein Bonaire 2020

Youth Center Jong Bonaire is organizing its annual fundraising event Swim to Klein Bonaire. The event will be held as every year at Eden Beach Resort (starting point). The event will take place on October 4th, 2020 starting at 9am. Tickets are available at: Jong Bonaire and at Spice Beach. Adults pay: $15 and kids under 12 pay $10.

October 7-10, 2020 Bonaire Sailing Regatta

The 53rd edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from 7th-10th of October 2020. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing for their class championship. During the evening enjoy the festivities in the downtown area.

November 7, 2020 Taste of Bonaire Healthy

At the Taste of Bonaire Healthy, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Healthy Food, Local grown products and all things health related offered on Bonaire. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to participate interactive activities such as Zumba, Yoga, Etc. @ Wilhelmina Park. Starts at 5pm till 10pm.

December 19, 2020 Bonaire Christmas Shopping Night/ Fiesta di Bari

At the Bonaire Christmas Shopping Night, visitors will have the opportunity to experience amazing shopping with discount in most of the stores in Kaya Grandi and Kaya Grandi adjacent. On top of that, visitors will have the opportunity to see the elderly Christmas themed parade.

And also local Christmas dishes will be available in downtown. Taking place in Kaya Grandi and Kaya Grandiadjacent start at 6pm till 10pm.

December 25, 2020 Christmas Day 2020

Goverment office and businesses are closed.

December 26, 2020 Boxing Day 2020

Government offices and most businesses are closed.