Saturday, June 8, 2024 The 2024 St. John Celebration schedule and village lineup have been officially revealed by the U.S.
Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals. Starting on June 8 with Pan-O-Rama, the St. John Celebration will feature a series of cultural events throughout the month.
These events include the Princess, Jr. Miss, and Queen Pageants, a Food Fair, and Boat Races. “As we continue to grow our cultural events and welcome more visitors to join in on the festivities, we are excited to share this year’s exciting schedule for the 70 th annual St.
John Celebration and 126 th commemoration of the Virgin Islands Emancipation,” explains Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
The eagerly awaited Celebration Children’s and Festival Villages, situated near the Cruz Bay ferry dock, will mark its grand opening on June 28th, heralding seven nights of daily concerts by top-notch artists, all free and accessible to everyone. With headlining acts like the global sensation Wyclef Jean, the festival village lineup will also showcase talents such as Kes the Band, Patrice Roberts, Dexta Daps, Pumpa, Mr. Killa, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Lyrikal, Asa Bantan, Adam O, Richie Spice, Nadia Batson, Cool Session, and many others.
“Together with our local partners and volunteers, the Division of Festivals team is excited for the launch of the 2024 St. John Celebration,” shared Ian Turnbull, Director of Festivals. �.
