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V.I. National Park Revives Folklife Festival to Celebrate Freedom 250 on St. John

ST. JOHN — Virgin Islands National Park will celebrate the return of the Folklife Festival Revival later this month as part of the national observance of Freedom 250, a milestone recognizing the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States following the Revolutionary War in 1776. The event is part of a broader effort by the National Park Service, which has planned special programs in parks across the country to highlight local expressions of freedom. On St. John, that observance will take shape through music, movement, hands-on demonstrations, and cultural activities rooted in Virgin Islands traditions. “We invite the community to come out and carry on the culture through music and movement,” said Penelope Del Bene, superintendent of Virgin Islands National Park. “This festival is a testament to the vibrant culture of the Virgin Islands community and their dedication to preserving these traditions.” The Folklife Festival Revival will begin on March 27 at the Cruz Bay ...