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U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates a successful St. Thomas Carnival
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals celebrate the success of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals celebrate the success of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival.
2024 St. Thomas Carnival
The festival kicked off cultural staples including the:
- Prince & Princess Show
- Queen Show
- Calypso Monarch
- Panoramal
The St. Thomas Carnival festivities welcomed thousands of
- revelers
- including locals
- the diaspora
- visitors
The shores of Charlotte Amalie held a multi-day celebration spotlighting the broad culture and traditions.
“Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands is growing, allowing us to display our rich and vibrant culture to the world,” shares Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. “This success is a testament to the continued hard work. Especially the Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals staff whose unwavering efforts showcase our home islands.”
Performances
Machel Montano kicked off six nights of free nightly concerts in the Festival Village, followed by performances from KES the Band, Sizzla Kalonji, Patrice Roberts, Barrington Levy, Adam O, TeeJay, Spectrum Band, Temisha, and more. On Saturday night, international superstar Shaggy closed out the village, performing hits like “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” and “Angel” in front of thousands of fans.
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- Machel Montano (Photo courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism)
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- Patrice Roberts (Photo courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism)
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- Sizzla (Photo courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism)
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- Shaggy (Photo courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism)
Children’s and Adult Parade days were filled with revelers in bright and ornate costumes adorned with jewels, feathers, and traditional madras fabrics.
“Every year, we want to bring the best experiences to the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands for carnival. We are extremely excited to continue growing our national celebrations and welcoming the world to experience them with us,” adds Ian Turnbull, U.S. Virgin Islands Director of Festivals.
More info on St. Thomas Carnival
With carnival arrivals growing by nearly 27% compared to 2023 and record event attendance throughout April’s celebrations, the USVI Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals continues innovatively leading transformative progress in carnival culture and destination marketing within the Caribbean region.
Carnival season in the U.S. Virgin Islands will kick off again in less than two months when the St. John Celebration begins in late June.
For more information on the St. John Celebration, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals.
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