Explore our Carnivals & Festivals Each of our island carnivals is one heck of a party. Marvel at costumes that are heavy enough to be supported by wheels and soar as tall as a house. Watch moko jumbie dancers whose stilts are taller still. See parades of people dancing for hours, transported by calypso and soca music blasted from colorful floats by local bands. And catch the competitions for Calypso King and other carnival royalty. It’s all launched by J’Ouvert, a wild sunrise street dance. You’ll discover that our various carnivals celebrate everything from freedom to the joy of Christmas and hope for the coming new year. Featured Carnivals & Festivals St. Croix Festival, Dec. 26 , 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024 J’Ouvert heralds the start of this holiday carnival, a treasured tradition since the 1800s. Be part of Frederiksted’s pageantry from late December to early January. Stroll the Festival Village, cheer children’s and adult parades, taste local flavors, and hear live music that ranges from Latin to reggae beats. More Details! Crucian Christmas Festival This celebration has roots in the days when slaves joined in Christmas celebrations, as well as Puerto Rico’s celebration of Three Kings Day. From late December through early January in Frederiksted, enjoy J’Ouvert, a parade, food and music. Explore St. Croix St. Croix Jump Ups During these mini carnivals held in Christiansted four times a year, the streets are closed to vehicles and filled with people, a variety of vendors and music. The biggest Jump Up is held annually on Valentine’s Day. Explore St. Croix Mango Melee - Early July This early-July celebration of the marvelous mango is held annually at St. George Village Botanical Garden. It features chefs and mixologists using the golden-fleshed tropical fruit in every way imaginable, plus a mango-eating contest and music by top local bands. Explore St. Croix St. Patrick’s Day Parade - March It might seem odd to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on this island in the Caribbean, but it’s a parade and party that has been held annually in Christiansted for more than 50 years. Come join the fun, Irish or not. Explore St. Croix AMERICA'S PARADISE MUSIC FESTIVAL We welcome you to come and witness the excitement. The festival with a twist of comedy is the perfect all in one weekend package for visitors and residents to enjoy a complete experience of Caribbean and American culture. St. Thomas Carnival 2024, April 26 - May 4, 2024 Enjoy a month-long April celebration featuring a waterfront J’ouvert street dance with bands on trucks, children’s and adult parades with elaborate costumes and a variety of pageants. Don’t miss the food fair and carnival village, where you’ll find local eats along with calypso and reggae nights. St. John Celebration - June 10th - July 4th Celebrate a colorful and cultural jamboree for St John Celebration from June 10th - July 4th. Smaller and more intimate than other carnivals, this event marks the end of slavery on the islands on July 3, 1848, as well as the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. Its parade is just as fun, albeit smaller than others. And the lines for food and drinks are shorter! See Events Calendar St. Croix Festival, Dec. 10, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024St. Croix Crucian Christmas FestivalSt. Croix St. Croix Jump UpsSt. Croix Mango Melee - Early July St. Croix St. Patrick’s Day Parade - MarchSt. Croix AMERICA'S PARADISE MUSIC FESTIVALSt. Thomas St. Thomas Carnival, 2024 April 26 - May 4, 2024St. Thomas St. John Celebration - June 10th - July 4thSt. John What's Happening on the United States Virgin Islands St. Croix Farmers Markets May 1 - Oct 31, 2023 St. Croix STX CROSS-ISLAND CHALLENGE Oct 6 - 8, 2023 St. Croix BARKTOBER FEST Oct 21, 2023 St. Thomas USVI CHARTER YACHT SHOW Nov 10 - 14, 2023 St. Thomas USVI Charter Yacht Show Nov 11 - 14, 2023 St. Croix St. Croix Coral Reef Swim Nov 12, 2023 St. Croix Art Thursday Nov 16, 2023 - May 17, 2024 St. Thomas Paradise Jam Nov 17, 2023 St. John Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta Nov 24 - 26, 2023 St. Croix Crucian Coconut Festival Dec 1 - 3, 2023 St. Croix St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade Dec 9, 2023 St. Croix St. Croix Festival Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 6, 2024 St. John Love City Seafood Fest Jan 14, 2024 St. Croix Mardi Croix Feb 10, 2024 Agrifest Feb 17, 2024 St. Croix St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar 17, 2024 St. Croix Taste of St. Croix Apr 20, 2024 St. Thomas St. Thomas Carnival Apr 28 - May 5, 2024 St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival May 1 - 27, 2024 St. John Beach-to-Beach Power Swim May 28, 2024 What's Happening on St. Croix St. Croix STX CROSS-ISLAND CHALLENGE Oct 6 - 8, 2023 St. Croix BARKTOBER FEST Oct 21, 2023 St. Croix St. Croix Festival Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 6, 2024 St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival May 1 - 27, 2024 St. Croix ST. CROIX PRIDE MONTH May 31 - Jun 30, 2024 St. Croix Mango Melee and Tropical Fruit Festival Jul 9, 2024 What's Happening on St. Thomas St. Thomas USVI CHARTER YACHT SHOW Nov 10 - 14, 2023 St. Thomas King of the Wing Jun 10, 2024 What's Happening on St. John St. John Beach-to-Beach Power Swim May 28, 2024 St. John St. John Celebration Jun 29 - Jul 4, 2024 Book Your Festival Experience Live Stream Carnivals & Festivals Experience Carnivals & Festivals from afar Click the link below and live stream USVI Festivals & Carnivals from anywhere in the world! Live stream now Live Stream Carnivals & Festivals More to Experience Places to Stay Things to Do Local Cuisine Shopping Outdoor Adventures Beaches Water Activities Know Before You Go All Planning Tips Image Travel Transportation As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. More Health Hospitals Good hospitals with well-trained doctors and medical professionals are available on St. Croix and St. Thomas. More Sunscreen MINERAL ONLY Please use only mineral sunscreen. It's the law in the U.S. Virgin Islands. More Weather When to Visit The U.S. Virgin Islands is a year-round destination; however, you may find the best bargains on hotels and attractions during the summer months. More Cruise Ships St Thomas is the most popular cruise ship destination in the Caribbean, with more than 500 arrivals each year. These ships pull in to the West Indian Company dock in Havensight on the eastern edge of St Thomas Harbour, and to Crown Bay Marina to the West. More All Planning Tips Image