USVI Festivals

🇻🇮✨ The countdown is ON for the 2026 St. John Celebration! From Pan-O-Rama and Beach Jam to J’ouvert sunrise, Parade Day, and fireworks over Cruz Bay… this year’s lineup is bringing pure vibes, culture, and island energy from June 14 – July 4! 🔥🎶🌴

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to celebrate the history, music, food, and spirit that make St. John Celebration one of the Caribbean’s most unforgettable festivals.

Which event are YOU pulling up to first? 👀👇🏽

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Division of Festivals proudly congratulates our Department of Tourism 2026 Employees of the Year — Iyahnna Hiss (St. Croix District) and Nicole George-Petersen (St. Thomas/St. John District). 🎉🇻🇮

Your professionalism, creativity, teamwork, and dedication to service continue to make a meaningful impact across our Department and throughout the Virgin Islands community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the passion and commitment you bring to the work every day.

Congratulations again on this distinguished honor and thank you both for continuing to represent the spirit of public service with excellence. ✨

The 2026 St. John Celebration is warming up and this weekend we hosted Royalty on the Runway. A presentation of our St. John Royalty contestants.

Needless to say it was super successful! So look out for the official 2026 St. John Celebration poster and calendar in the coming days.

St. Thomas Carnival 2026
"Bands For Deh Road"
R-CITY

And that’s a wrap on the road! 🎉✨

Big congratulations to all our 2026 St. Thomas Carnival Parade Winners — from the little stars in the Children’s Parade to the showstoppers in the Adult’s Parade. The talent, creativity, and culture on display were unmatched! 🔥🥁

Special shoutout to our King & Queen of the Band and the Road March champs The Awesome Jam Band — you brought the soundtrack to Carnival all the way through the season! 👑🎶