US Virgin Islands Events
January 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
New Year's Day
Holiday
February 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Mardi Croix Parade, St Croix
Parade to bring together the many cultures of St Croix and to celebrate Mardi Gras, Crucian style. Incorporates Creole and West Indian foods, music, costumes, colors, traditions and warm hospitalities.
15th Annual St Croix International Regatta, St Croix
A three day event held in the waters between St Croix and Buck Island Reef National Monument. Races are held during the day while the evenings are filled with music, dancing and socializing.
March 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
St Patrick's Day Parade, St Croix
An annual St Croix event since 1969, the St Patrick's Day Parade is produced on a budget of less than $5,000 and raises as much as $50,000 in business revenue. Everyone on the committee is a volunteer, and proceeds from the concessions benefit some of the island's non-profit organizations.
7th Annual Chili Cook-Off, St Croix
Held at Divi Carina Bay Resort and benefits the United Way of St Croix.
6th Annual St John Blues Festival, St John
A five day festival featuring performances by Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Waylon Thibodeaux and Sean Carney.
Rolex International Regatta, St Thomas
A weekend event where over 100 boats will participate on challenging courses that wind around islands. Every class winner takes home a Rolex timepiece.
April 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Virgin Islands Carnival, St Thomas
A near month long celebration with the theme "A Cultural Escape for 2008." Events and activities include the selection of the Carnival Queen, Prince and Princess, an Adult Parade, a Children's Parade, Latin Night, Calypso Review and plenty of food, music, dancing and excitement.
A Taste of St Croix Food & Wine Experience, St Croix
Held at Divi Carina Bay Resort, A Taste of St Croix offers culinary selections from over 50 local restaurants and eateries and high-end wines from all over the world. Entrants compete in a variety of categories.
May 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
International Half-Ironman Triathlon, St Croix
The race starts with a 1.24 mile swim in Christiansted Harbor, then a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, St Thomas
The Spanish-Mexican communities of St Thomas celebrate Cinco de Mayo while adding a bit of Caribbean flavor. Events include live music, marching bands, great food, parties and celebrations galore.
June 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Organic Act Day
Local holiday commemorating the adoption of what is considered the US Virgin Islands' Constitution.
July 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Emancipation Day
Holiday
Independence Day
Holiday
Lifestyle Music Festival, St Thomas & St Croix
A four day festival addressing the health and wealth needs of African Americans. Events and activities include a Health Empowerment Day, Health Symposium, live radio broadcast, various music concerts, beach party with live entertainment, nightclub parties, shopping and island tours and a VIP reception.
August 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Annual Boy Scout Blue Marlin Tournament, St Thomas
This is the final leg of the Bermuda Triangle Series and the anglers in that competition will additionally be targeting sailfish, spearfish and white marlin. This tournament is a fundraiser for the VI Council of Boy Scouts.
September 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Labor Day
Holiday
October 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
Columbus Day/PR Friendship Day
Puerto Rico Friendship Day is a local celebration of the friendship between the neighboring islands in the USVI.
Hurricane Thanksgiving Day
A local day of thanksgiving for making it through the most active months of Hurricane Season.
November 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
D. Hamilton Jackson Day/Liberty Day
Holiday
Veteran's Day
Holiday
St Croix Blue Bay Jazz Fest, St Croix
Amazing shows by jazz masters, fantastic local foods, arts and crafts, dance troupes, fundraising events and a variety of entertainers.
December 2009 US Virgin Islands Events
St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival, St Croix
A celebration of the people and history of St Croix that starts in December with the Ms. St Croix Pageant and ends with the Three Kings Day Parade in early January.
Christmas Day
Holiday