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Barely over the Saint-Barthélemy patron saint's day, the island's inhabitants can continue to enjoy themselves and feast. Starting the following day, Monday August 25, the Corossol association is organizing its local fête, the Saint-Louis.
It all kicks off at 6 a.m. with the start of garfish fishing from the beach, where registrations will be taken beforehand. Then, at 8 a.m., a mass will be held at the foot of the Saint-Louis rock in honor of the elders. The ceremony will be followed by a procession and refreshments. Then the festivities begin, with music throughout the day.
The program includes competitions (belote, table soccer, palet vendéen), games and entertainment for young and old alike, before the association's dancers take to the stage in the evening. They'll leave the stage only to make way for the lottery draw. The Nib orchestra and DJ Vince will then set the mood for the public ball.
The full program
6am: start of garfish fishing (registration on the beach, 10 euros per boat, maximum two adults and/or one child)
8am: mass at the foot of the Saint-Louis rock, followed by a procession and refreshments.
9am: refreshment stand opens (payment by cash or cheque)
9am: beach volleyball tournament on the Plaine des Jeux courts in Saint-Jean. Registration on site at 8:30am, ten euros per person.
9:30am: belote competition (registration on site at 9am, limited to 40 players, entry fee 10 euros), prizes awarded at the end of the competition.
10 a.m.: foosball competition (registration on site at 9 a.m., 10 euros per team), prize-giving at the end of the competition.
10:30 am to 11:30 am: angling for the little ones, pierced bucket game
12pm: sale of meals by Anse Caraïbes and Zic Top
12:30 pm: Wine reception hosted by the Collectivité territoriale and the ALC association. Punch with music.
1:30pm: Vendean shuffleboard (registration on site at 1pm, 10 euros per team)
3pm: surprise envelopes, various games for children and adults
4pm: nail game
6:30pm: prize-giving ceremony for garfish fishing, housewife's basket, nail game, shuffleboard and beach volleyball
7.30pm: show with the ALC dancers led by Julie, followed by traditional dances with the Gongonnes and Gongons
8pm: Saint-Louis lottery draw followed by a traditional band
8:45pm: Public dance on the Pont de la Jeunesse with the NIB orchestra and DJ Vince.
Please note that a shuttle service will run between the Saint-Jean parking lot and Corossol from 4 p.m. to midnight.
