Carnival 2010

VI Now Website comment says:
The St. John carnival schedule has not been released as yet -- likely next week or the week after. The parade is usually on July 4th, however the 4th falls on a Sunday this year so it will be held the day after on July 5th.

VI Now Calendar says:
Sunday July 4th, 2010
Independence Day
USVI Holiday.

Monday July 5th, 2010
St. John Festival 2010
St. John, Cruz Bay 4:00am
Event: J'ouvert, One of the most popular events of Carnival. It is an early morning party as thousands of people dance through the streets behind their favorite bands while others stand on the sidelines and enjoying the music. Starts outside the National Park Visitor Center.

St. John Festival 2010
St. John, Cruz Bay 11:00am
Event: Parade, The parade is one of the biggest events of the St. John Festival. It takes place in Cruz Bay and includes thousands of participants and thousands of viewers that line the parade route. Come see mocko jumbies, carnival royalty, listen to bands play while colorfully costumed troupes dance along. Some troupes include masqueraders wearing from the smallest costumes of bikinis with beads to elaborate, large costumes that stretch the width of the parade route. The parade route starts at the National Park Visitor Center entrance and runs through Cruz Bay.

St. John Festival 2010
St. John, Cruz Bay Harbor 9:00pm
Event: Fireworks Display. Fireworks over Cruz Bay Harbor.