Midwinter Festival
Season or date: Around June 21 (Antarctic winter solstice)
Traditional Antarctic expedition event celebrating polar night midpoint. Costume parties, special menus, and movie screenings boost morale.
Festivals in TAAF
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Festivals
Kerguelen Foundation Day
Season or date: First week of November (based on 1950s base opening)
Staff-led event celebrating Port-aux-Français base opening.
Bastille Day
Season or date: July 14
Celebrating France''s national holiday at base with champagne and simple fireworks.
Public holidays
- January 1 New Year''s Day
- Around April Easter Monday
- May 1 May Day
- July 14 Bastille Day
- November 1 All Saints'' Day
- December 25 Christmas