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U.S. Virgin Islands announces updated carnival schedule and Performance Line-up for 2024/2025 Crucian Christmas Festival
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announces an update to the 2024-2025 Crucian Christmas Festival schedule and Village line-up.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announces an update to the 2024-2025 Crucian Christmas Festival schedule and Village line-up.
About 2024/2025 Crucian Christmas Festival
“Every year we aim to bring the best experiences to the island of St. Croix’s locals and visitors, spotlighting our territory’s rich and diverse culture,” shares Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
“This year, we are spotlighting our deep connectivity to the Caribbean region, with performers representing a wide array of our neighboring islands, as well as homegrown stars.”
Food Fair
The Crucian Christmas Festival Food Fair launches the territory into the new year with food, family, and tradition on January 1, followed by a celebration of cultural resilience with J’ouvert on January 2, 2024, taking over the roads of Frederiksted for a daybreak celebration like no other.
“We are excited to continue growing the experience of the Crucian Christmas Festival for all who attend while also remaining in touch with our rich heritage,” adds Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
Performers
Kicking off on December 27, the Crucian Christmas Festival Village will feature free nightly performances from international and nationally acclaimed acts, headlined by soca superstar Machel Montano. Culture and tradition take center stage during the first two days, with the Calypso Monarch and Band Clash shows featuring Karnage, Blind Earz, and Black Empire, amongst others.
Schedule
Crucian Christmas Festival Performance Line-up
Friday, December 27, 2024 – Calypso Monarch Competition
Saturday, December 28, 2024 – Band Clash
Sunday, December 29, 2024 – Cultural Night
DJ Poppy Pops & Willy Chin, RVP, Stanley TSK, What It Is Band, KES
Monday, December 30, 2024 – International Night
Unlimited Sound, Triple Kay, Xpress Band, Kruziano, Los Maestros, Manny Manuel Orchestra
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – DJ Night
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Soca Monarch
Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Flag-O-Rama Night
DJ Avalanche, Lips International, Exodus HD, Blind Earz, Bugz, Sisa, Problem Child, Karnage Temisha, Th3rd, Black Empire
Friday, January 3, 2025 – Reggae Night
Big Kat, Freeze Int’l, VI Collab (Jahman & Reemah), Luciano, Sizzla Kalonji, Aidonia
Saturday, January 4, 2025 – Madras Mas Night
DJ Karl, International Steven, Rudy Live & QC Deh Band, Trilla G, VIO Int’l, Pumpa, Machel Montano
“The U.S. Virgin Islands has three reasons to fete, and the Division of Festivals invites everyone to come and experience 10 days of festival in St. Croix ‘Keeping our Traditions and Culture Alive,’” adds Director Ian Turnbull of the U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Festivals.
For the full Crucian Christmas Festival schedule, please visit here.
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