U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF FESTIVALS RELEASES ENHANCED CRUCIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

U.S. Virgin Islands—August 17, 2023— The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Festivals officially releases an enhanced Crucian Christmas Festival schedule and announces village performances from renowned Caribbean artists Patrice Roberts, Mr. Killa, Ricardo Dru, Blind Earz, and Karnage.

The expanded schedule, which realigns the festival with the traditional Crucian celebration dates, will run for 12-days commencing on December 26 and culminating on January 6, 2024. With this shift, cultural events, including the Prince, Princess, Duchess, Dukes, and Jr. Miss Pageant and the Miss St. Croix Festival Queen Pageant, will take place in the village, serving as the epicenter of festival events, open and free to the public.