On Halloween, St. Johnians don’t “trick or treat”, they just treat. And treat they do, with costume parties on both sides of the island. The annual Halloween bash at Skinny Legs in Coral Bay is incredibly visually stimulating, as is the later party at Morgan’s Mango in Cruz Bay. Both parties have costume contests worth … Continued
The popular 8Tuff Miles foot race across St. John is back for its 24th year on February 29, 2020! A rite of passage for all who love Love City, consider a visit to Coral Bay, St. John over February 29, 2020! Windspree has you covered, with more than 20 villas to choose from. Register for … Continued
September 1, 2019 @ 8:00am AT Francis Bay Fives A 5K and a 5-mile foot race over paved roads and National Park trails. Races are separate. Registration required. Race info November 28, 2019 @ 8:00am AT Turkey Trot A 5k run around Annaberg plantation in the US Virgin Islands National Park. No registration required. … Continued
Labor Day in Coral Bay is a local affair, not only celebrating everyone’s hard work, but rejoicing in how far those efforts have taken us. On Labor Day Monday 2019, the parade line forms at the parking lot of Love City Mini Market and begins to move at 11:00am. There’s also a fun car show … Continued
Perseid Meteor Shower August 12-13, 2019 In 2019, the Perseids will peak on the night between Aug 12–13. The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers that occurs every year in mid-August. The exceptional meteor shower is space debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet and appears to hail in the sky from the constellation Perseus … Continued
Do you know the story of the statue in Cruz Bay of the man blowing a conch shell? One of several “Freedom Statues” on display throughout the territory, they commemorate the slave revolt and fight for emancipation. 2017 marked 100 years since the US purchased territories in the West Indies (known as the US Virgin … Continued
The annual St. John Festival is in full swing, culminating this week at daybreak on July 4th in Cruz Bay with J’ouvert @ 4:00am, the Carnival Parade @ 11:00am, and Fireworks @ 9:00pm. For schedule details, checkout the 2019 St. John Carnival Schedule. The St. John Festival Parade takes months to prepare, with dozens of … Continued
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and this year the big day is June 16th. On St. John, the day is all about dads. See future Father’s Day dates here. Officially celebrating father’s in the US began in 1910 in Spokane, WA. Inspired by a sermon about Anna Jarvis’ Mother’s Day, … Continued
**19th Annual** Benefits the St. John Animal Care Center Saturday, May 18, 2019 – 5:00pm to 9:00pm The Lumberyard in Cruz Bay The Animal Care Center of St. John once again held its island version of the Westminster Dog Show. Sign-up + Be a Part of Island History Stop into the St. John Animal Care Center in Cruz Bay … Continued
FRIDAY JUNE 14th St. John Festival – Senior Variety Show 7pm Lumberyard, Cruz Bay, St. John Local seniors prove they’ve still got what it takes in this fun and entertaining talent and fashion show. For information, call 776-6450 St. John Festival Bike Race St. John National Park, Cruz Bay, St. John Pedal your bike fast for prizes and … Continued
