By Last Updated on September 17, 2023
The annual 2023-2024 Crucian Christmas Festival celebration on the island of St. Croix, will launch on December 10, 2023, and run through January 6, 2023. Beginning January 1st revelers can kick off the new year with a food fair, J’ouvert, and a return of the Village Nights featuring performances from top global and local musical acts.
Now in its 71st year, the Crucian Christmas Festival represents the island’s longstanding cross-cultural influence, combining Caribbean, African, Spanish, and Dutch influences to showcase a unique experience like no other in the region. Residents and guests can expect to experience the traditional carnival events, including the beloved Princess and Queen pageants.
Celebrations will culminate with a parade featuring thousands of masqueraders filling the streets of Christiansted and Frederiksted followed by a grand closing performance in the festival village on January 6.
Travelers from the continental U.S. can travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands without a passport. Direct flights are available from Miami, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale; additional service is available from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located.
Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry.
No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens.
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