Boat Parade, Limpricht Park Tree-Lighting, Soup Festival This Weekend as Holiday Fever Kicks Off on St. Croix

St. Croix's Christmas season turns the corner and heads into a long stretch of entertainment and cultural activities, with a variety of events scheduled to take place over the course of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Among them is the annual Limpricht Park Tree-Lighting event, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on King Street in Christiansted. The event, now recognized as a mainstay on the Crucian Christmas calendar, will be celebrating its 6th year. Attendees can expect a flurry of entertainment from moko jumbies, traditional dancers, poetry, and a grand performance by Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights.

Last year, Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd, chair of the Crucian Cultural Committee, noted the group’s focus on preserving the Virgin Islands' heritage, saying, “Our focus is to preserve, maintain and showcase our rich Virgin Islands culture.”

On Saturday, Dec. 14, countless Virgin Islanders and visitors alike will crowd the Christiansted Boardwalk, the Bypass Lookout, and other spots with a clear view of the Christiansted waterfront for the annual Boat Parade. Many consider this event the official kickoff of St. Croix’s Christmas season, and this year’s parade — now under new leadership — is expected to keep the cherished tradition alive.