Thousands of kite enthusiasts are expected to gather at Devil's Bridge this Easter Monday as the Antigua and Barbuda International Kite Festival marks 21 years of celebrating one of the nation's most beloved cultural traditions.
According to Antigua Observer, the festival — founded and led by Calvin Pilgrim — is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., drawing participants and spectators from across the country and beyond for a day of competition, colour, and community.
Now entering its third decade, the annual event has grown into a cornerstone of Antigua and Barbuda's Easter holiday calendar, keeping the art of kite-flying firmly rooted in the island's cultural identity. Organisers have added a family-focused cash prize this year, making the festival an even more attractive draw for households looking to participate together.
The festival at Devil's Bridge, a natural landmark on the island's northeastern coast, provides a dramatic and fitting backdrop for the spectacle of kites filling the sky. The location has become synonymous with the event over its 21-year history.
Festival founder Calvin Pilgrim has been credited with sustaining and growing the event year after year, ensuring that the tradition of kite-flying — long associated with Easter in the Caribbean — remains a living and vibrant part of Antiguan culture.
