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Wyclef Jean, Dexta Daps, Kes the Band, Pumpa, and more give knockout performances at the 70th annual St. John Celebration
The annual carnival event, held on the island of St. John, welcomed revelers from throughout the territory and across the world to Love City for seven days of festive events centered around the annual observance of Emancipation.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals celebrates a successful culmination of the 2024 Carnival Season with the St. John Celebration.
2024 St. John Celebration
The annual carnival event was held on the island of St. John for seven days centered around the annual observance of Emancipation.
On the heels of last year’s 175th anniversary of Emancipation, the community came together again to carouse another momentous observance as they commenced the 70th annual Celebration.
“From the historical reenactments to treasured longtime traditions including pageants and food fairs, St. John Celebration continues to inspire the future by holding strong to the deep values that helped to shape who we are as a people,” shares Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
2024 Celebration Village
The 2024 Celebration Village honoring St. John native Ms. Gwenda Dagou featured performances from:
- Kes the Band, Patrice Roberts, Dexta Daps, Mr. Killa, Bunji Garlin
- Fay-Ann Lyons, Lyrikal, Asa Bantan
- Adam O, Richie Spice, Nadia Batson, Cool Session and more.
Wyclef Jean
International superstar, Wyclef Jean gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance on Wednesday night. The breakout star and Virgin Island’s native Pumpa closed out the weeklong celebration.
More 2024 St. John Celebration highlights
Additional highlights from the event included
- the crowning of the 2024 Carnival Queen, Princess and Prince, J’ouvert, and Parade Day, which featured revelers adorned in ornate and traditional costumes processing through the streets of Cruz Bay.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
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