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1th - 5th February
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Carneval
Colourful parades in Valletta, Rabat and Victoria.
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10th February
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St. Paul’s Shipwreck
The Maltese celebrate the day of the stranding of St. Paul, 60 AD in Malta with a large fireworks in Valletta.
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24th - 25th February
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23. BMW Malta Marathon 2008
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5th - 12th March
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Manoel Theatre Opera Festival
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14th - 23th March
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Holy Week
The Holy Week is as opposed to the carnival by their religious character. more information
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31th March
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Freedom Day
Holiday with traditional boat races in the Grand Harbour in memory of the withdrawal of the last British soldiers of Malta in 1979.
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1th - 4th May
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Fireworks Festival
Gorgeous fireworks in Gozo combined with the festival Lejlet Lapsi Notte Gozitana in Victoria.
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Mai - September
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Festa Season
Traditional festival in honour of the patron saint of the town with parades and fireworks.
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6th - 8th June
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Powerboat P1 World Championship Race
International Powerboat Race in Valletta
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20th - 24th June
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Malta Music Week
Special events in the clubs of Malta in view of the Isle of MTV concert.
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25th June
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Isle of MTV 2008
Open Air Festival at the Il-Foso place in Floriana. Party of the year with stars like N*E*R*D, One Republic, Enrique Iglesias, The Kooks and up to 40,000 party guests.
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28th - 29th June
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L-Imnarja
Traditional lights festival of St. Peter & St. Paul on the evening of 28th with music and dancing. On the morning of 29th there are donkey and horse races in Rabat.
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July
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Malta International Jazz Festival
Jazz festival with international stars in Valletta. more information
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1th - 16th July
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Malta Arts Festival
Highlight of the summer with music, dance and theatre, festivals , famila feast und culture events.
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12th July
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Concert "Joseph Calleja - Tribute to Pavarotti"
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12th July
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Chilli Beach Festival
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September
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Delicata Classic Wine Festival
Wine Festival in the Upper Barakka Garden in Valletta with wine tasting.
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8th September
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Our Lady of Victory Day
Folk festival with a regatta at the Grand Harbour in memory of the failure of the Turkish (1565) and German (1943) siege.
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21th September
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Independence Day
Celebration of the independence from Britain in Floriana.
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27th - 28th September
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International Air Show
Popular air show at the Luqa airport.
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October
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Festival of historical cities
Festival with cultural parades in the great historical cities of Malta for one week.
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18th - 25th October
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“Rolex Middle Sea Race” Regatta
Well-known ocean racing, which has been held since 1986.
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13th December
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Republic Day
National holiday with brass bands processions and official celebrations in Floriana and horse races in Marsa.
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