by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 2:50 PM ET, Tue February 4, 2025
The rhythm of Carnival is set to take over St. Thomas this year from April 27 - May 3, 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announced recently. A series of lead-up events will start April 12, 2025 to help the fun last a little longer.
"I am excited to invite everyone, from neighboring islands, mainland US, diaspora across the world and lovers of sun, sea and culture to join us for the 2025 St. Thomas Carnival," said Joseph Boschulte, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. "As St. Thomas Carnival continues to grow in size and notoriety, this year, we are preparing to host an invigorating week-long celebration, highlighting our rich culture, picturesque island, and beautiful people."
The week will feature free nightly music at the Carnival Village with some of the industry's top local, regional and international acts performing. There’s also a Food Fair, with local vendors selling food rich in local flavours as well as arts and crafts.
2025 marks the 73rd year of traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, Pan-O-Rama, and one of the region's best J'ouvert experiences.
It all culminates with the vibrant Carnival Parade through Charlotte Amalie. Thousands of masqueraders, adorned in colorful outfits and dazzling costumes, dance to infectious soca and traditional Virgin Islands band rhythm down the 2-mile route.
For more details on the festival, please visit www.visitusvi.com. To learn more about the U.S. Virgin Islands, don’t miss TravelPulse Canada’s U.S. Virgin Islands destination guide.
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