Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 670

The Crucian Christmas Festival

This unique cultural experience is celebrated during the winter holidays each year on St. Croix. The festival features pageantry, music, food and dancing with beauty queen pageants; a food, arts and crafts fair; and the festival village, with performances from local and regional artists. A highlight of the event is the colorful costume parades through the streets, where both children and adults alike revel in the carnival spirit. The festivities began on December 10, 2017 and will end on January 6, 2018.
This year, a number of organizations have worked with the Government to host a Crucian Christmas Festival night on St. Thomas and St. John. For more information, visit www. stxfestival. com.

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