www.usvitourism.vi | St. John Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Cultural Festival A Golden Extravaganza Galore For Festival 2004 United States Virgin Islands � April 2004 � Commissioner of Tourism (USVI) Pamela C. Richards is pleased to announce the 50th Anniversary of the St. John Festival. A jubilant gala of events, beginning May 29 through July 5, will celebrate a half-century of vibrant culture on St. John. This year�s theme will be �A Golden Extravaganza Galore for Festival 2004.� �We are proud to celebrate 50 years of rich cultural heritage on St. John,� Richards said. �We look forward to St. John Festival each year; however, this golden celebration holds special meaning because of its commemoration of things past and present.� Sponsored by the St. John Festival & Cultural Organization, this year�s celebration will add an abundance of activity to the island during the monthlong festival. The island�s characteristically serene persona will be exchanged for a continuous flow of activity and entertainment each weekend. Parades, pageants, music concerts and cultural fairs are among the featured highlights of this 50th year celebration. This year�s Festival Village honoree will be Lucy Smith-Prince, and the Food Fair honoree will be Ianthe Daniel. The Festival Mix on June 26, will be one of the most extravagant events of the festival featuring a trio of musical styles - reggae, R&B and soca. The lineup of musical talent will make it a night to remember. On July 5, 48 former Miss St. John queens will participate in the parade. A separate children�s parade and night parade will be new additions to the festivities. The schedule of events includes the following: Festival Ball at the Westin St. John Resort & Villas (May 29); Mini Fair in Cruz Bay Park (June 5); PAN-O-RAMA in Cruz Bay Park (June 5); bike race in the V.I. National Park (June 12); Senior Variety Show at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 12); Prince & Princess Selection Show at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 13); Calypso Show (June 18); Miss St. John Selection Show at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 19); Food Fair & Coronation at Cruz Bay Park (June 20); boat races in Cruz Bay Harbour (June 20); BAND-O-RAMA at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 25); Festival Mix at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 26); Gospel Show at Winston Wells Ball Field (June 27); opening of children festival rides at Little League National Park (June 27); opening of Festival Village in Cruz Bay parking lot (June 28); Cultural Day in Cruz Bay Park (July 3); Mr. Emancipation Day Selection at Winston Wells Ball Field (July 3); beach party at Oppenhheimer Beach (July 4); J�ouvert (July 5); and Adult and Children�s Parades (July 5); and fireworks over Cruz Bay Harbour (July 5). Guy Benjamin will serve as this year�s parade marshal. For more information about St. John Festival, call (340) 693-8036, or visit the Web site at www.stjohnfestival.com. For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 800-372-USVI (8784), visit www.usvitourism.vi or contact the nearest USVI Department of Tourism regional office in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, D.C. or Toronto. United
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