Holiday Lights, Boat Parade, and Community Joy: St. Croix’s Festive Weekend Delivers

Tree lighting, a dazzling boat parade, Kidsville activities, and a Caribbean soup festival highlight St. Croix’s December festivities, celebrating culture, tradition, and unity.

St. Croix is once again demonstrating why it’s the place to be in the U.S. Virgin Islands during December, offering a weekend packed with holiday cheer, cultural pride, and community spirit. The weekend kicked off on Friday with the sixth annual “Ah Glow in Deh Park – Deh Village of Lights” at Limpricht Park (livestream here) in downtown Christiansted. This beloved event brought together residents and tourists to celebrate the season with dazzling displays, cultural performances, and a community-centered atmosphere that highlights the heart of St. Croix.

Organized by the Crucian Cultural Committee, which is chaired by Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd, the event’s main attraction was the lighting of the park, where various groups decorated trees in service to the community. This year, Bria James led the efforts for the V.I. Department of Health and the Mu Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Department of Health’s tree raised awareness about diabetes, a significant health issue in the territory. “Our display featured an iconic blue floating Christmas tree adorned with a large blue ribbon, symbolizing diabetes awareness,” Ms. James explained. The tree was surrounded by educational facts to spark conversations about diabetes prevention and management.