The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals proudly announces the 2024 St. John Celebration schedule and village lineup.

The St. John Celebration will commence on June 8 with Pan-O-Rama and continue throughout the month with cultural events, including the Princess, Jr. Miss, and Queen Pageants, a Food Fair, and Boat Races.

The highly anticipated Celebration Children's and Festival Villages, located just steps away from the Cruz Bay ferry dock, will have its grand opening on June 28th, kicking off seven nights of daily concerts from world-class entertainment free and open to the public. Headlined by international superstar Wyclef Jean, the festival village will feature 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 more.

St. John culture will be on full display with J'ouvert, Emancipation Day Programming, the Torch Light Parade, and Parade Day, culminating with the annual fireworks display in the Cruz Bay harbor on July 4th.

For the 70th Annual St. John Celebration, the Division of Festivals will be honoring pillars in the community who embody the island's rich culture and elegance:

• Celebration Village Honoree: Ms. Gwenda Dagou
• Celebration Food Fair Honoree: Ms. Margaret Sayer
• Celebration Parade Marshalls: St. John Past Royalties

For more information about St. John Celebration here.