Strand Street Parking Lot to Close for Music Event Expected to Draw More Than 1,000 Patrons to Christiansted

ST. CROIX — The Strand Street Parking Lot in downtown Christiansted will be closed to the public from the evening of Friday, July 17, through the morning of Sunday, July 19 for a music event expected to bring more than 1,000 patrons into town and create added foot traffic for nearby businesses. The V.I. Department of Public Works announced the temporary closure, advising that the lot will be unavailable for public use during that period. Any vehicles left in the parking lot will be towed at the owner’s expense. Organizers say the event is expected to draw strong activity into Christiansted, creating added sales opportunities for restaurants, bars, vendors, shops and other businesses in town. The music event is being presented by BossLady Promotions, and will be headlined by top USVI artist Jougo, Shaw HP, Rainman and Swanks, Preshur-Pac out of Anguilla, Sisa, Bsquad and others. Music will be provided DJ Shay and Kimo Dan. It is being promoted as a powder and foam experience featurin...