Zombie-Themed J'Ouvert and Beach Bash Await UberSoca Revelers in Frederiksted

Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull attended the Government House press briefing on Monday, where he provided residents with more details regarding the upcoming UberSoca cruise stop later this Thursday. The UberSoca ship will dock at the Frederiksted pier at 7 am on October 24. Two events have been planned to welcome passengers on that day – a J'Ouvert, and an after-party on the beach, Mr. Turnbull said. “We have an expectation of about 2,500 people that will be on island on the Norwegian Jade,” Mr. Turnbull said. “The “J'Ouvert will be starting promptly at 9 a.m. and going until about 12 p.m., 1 p.m.” Revelers will parade in a two-mile loop from Fort Frederik, and end at Frederiksted beach for the after-party, which Mr. Turnbull said will feature “water, paint, powder and foam.” Presented by the V.I. Department of Tourism in conjunction with UberSoca, the J'Ouvert will have a zombie theme, Mr. Turnbull disclosed. “If you have the availability to come out, come out and enj...