Children's Parade Brings Culture and Joy to Crucian Christmas Festival

ST. CROIX — Friday’s event on the Crucian Christmas Festival Calendar was the Children's Parade, where Virgin Islanders and visitors alike lined King Street in Frederiksted to witness the spectacle of tiny costumed dancers, majorettes and moko jumbies showcasing their talents. Featuring over 30 troupes presenting themselves for judging, participants included the famed St. Croix Majorettes as well as troupes from elementary schools across St. Croix. Among them were the Strawberry Scholars from Ricardo Richards who were out in full force, while the Juanita Gardine school transformed the street into a Fantasy Beneath the Sea. Students from the John H Woodson Jr. High school, with costumes featuring various madras patterns, celebrated VI culture under the theme Tradition in Action. Also parading were a host of young royals crowned at festivals and pageants throughout 2024. Titleholders from the St. Croix Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, and Jr. Miss competitions waved to the crowds as ...