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2026–27 Crucian Christmas Festival Set for Dec. 26 Through Jan. 2, With Early Events Beginning in December

ST. CROIX — The 2026–27 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival will run from December 26, 2026 through January 2, 2027, with pageants, competitions and community events beginning earlier in December, the V.I. Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announced Monday. The celebration will again combine pageantry, live entertainment, food, music and traditional cultural events, with the Festival Village serving as the center of nightly activity from Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Although the official festival dates begin Dec. 26, organizers said activities will get underway earlier in December with events including the Prince & Princess Pageant and Calypso Monarch Competition. Those competitions are intended to showcase the talent, creativity and traditions that form part of the Crucian Christmas Festival experience. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience our Crucian Christmas Festival, from residents and returning festivalgoers to first-time visitors,” said Tourism Commi...