St. Thomas’ Cultural Celebrations

St. Thomas has an annual festival known as the Virgin Island Carnival celebration that is second largest in the Caribbean. This amazing tradition originated back in 1912 and flourished 40 years after with the help of Ron de Lugo.

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This month-long celebration captivates tourist’s attention through various shows. These grand shows include calypso, steel pans and queen pageants. Aside from the open food fair, the enjoyable parade shows off the island’s beautiful high-spirited people.

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Come and celebrate this festival with the heart-warming natives of the place that relive their very own tradition. Every year, on the month of April, you can experience a true cultural fun in the street of Charlotte Amalie.





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Posted On 15 January 2010 by in St Thomas Attractions


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