Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Montpellier Domino Club
B2
Entertainment
Candlelight Concert Series
(see 4)
Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort
(see 22)
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Island Center for the Performing Arts
D2
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Rhythms at Rainbow Beach
A3
Sunny Isle Theaters
(see 41)
Shopping
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La Reine Farmers Market
C3
41
Sunny Isle Shopping Center
D3
Festivals & Events
St Croix is the Virgins' most festive island. In addition to the events below, Jump Ups
(music-filled street carnivals) take place four times per year.
USVI Agri-Fest
CULTURAL FAIR
(
www.viagrifest.org
;
mid-Feb)
The three-day event features island crafters, food stalls
with superb examples of West Indian and Puerto Rican cooking, flora exhibitions and live-
stock contests. Of course, there is plenty of entertainment from bands that come from
around the Virgin Islands.
St Patrick's Day
PARADE
(Mar 17)
Cruzans go all out with a parade in Christiansted. Islanders dress in green and
find this day a perfect excuse to forget work and kick back at the beaches and pubs.
St Croix Food & Wine Experience
FOOD FESTIVAL
(
www.stcroixfoodandwine.com
;
mid-Apr)
Celebrity chefs arrive for a week of gourmet
feasting and drinking around the island.
St Croix Half-Ironman Triathlon
TRIATHLON
(
www.stcroixtriathlon.com
; early May)
Participants strive for Ironman qualification.
Mango Melee
FOOD FESTIVAL
(
www.sgvbg.org
;
lateJun)
The St George Village Botanical Garden celebrates the island's
fruity bounty with sticky eating contests.
