We are in the thick of St. Thomas carnival! It is the last two days of Virgin Islands Carnival's 60th Anniversary Celebrations, and that means it is Parade time!!
Wednesday’s Food fair was spectacular with lots of local foods to sample and enjoy.
Yesterday was J'ouvert with 9 bands – That may be a record! The event was safe this year and lots of fun with people swarming & dancing to their favorite band. “Happy Carnival!” called thousands of locals and tourists as they crowded the streets of Charlotte Amalie in the pre-dawn hours Thursday morning, excited for the 60th Anniversary Carnival J’ouvert celebration.
Nine bands and a few smaller groups inched down Waterfront in huge semi-trucks baring massive pieces of sound equipment designed to pump beats into the eager throngs of grooving partiers.
Today is the Children’s parade. They have practiced hard and have been looking forward to this day all year. Tomorrow is the Adults' Parade, and we know that thousands will be attending, but today is about our children.
About the fireworks - The world-renowned Grucci family of New York will produce the Carnival fireworks finale at 9:00 PM on Saturday. The Grucci’s expect to feature the number “60” in the sky-dance of color. Participating sponsors of The “Fireworks Spectacular” are Virgin Islands Lottery and WSTA Lucky 13 Radio and helping are Crowley Marine, Boynes Trucking Systems, Tropical Shipping, MSI Building Supplies and Challenger Trucking. The best spots to fully enjoy the awe of the Fireworks By Grucci are downtown at Carnival Village and its adjacent waterfront area.
You may have missed celebrating Carnival with us aboard Three Moons Yacht this year; but it's not too early to plan next year's celebration! Join us for a front row seat in all the festivities!
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