The complete 50th anniversary schedule, updated as of April 22, 2002
This schedule will be updated and detailed as information is provided, and events will also be posted in the Source Calendar section. For the complete schedule as planned, and for more information and pictures of specific events, check the Carnival site at www.vicarnival.com. The St. Thomas Source front page news carries articles about most Carnival events.
The Carnival Committee's office is located on Main Street on the second floor of the building across from Island Fair Department Store; the entrance is through a pink gate. The telephone number is 776-3112. The fax is 777-8199. E-mail address is jouvert@viaccess.net.
For more information on all events, call the office.
Who's who of the committee: Executive director, Caswil D. Callender. Executive board: Kenneth Blake, chairperson; Gloria Davis, vice chairperson; Mayfields Hobson, correspondent; Linda Serrano, recorder; Derrick A. Gumbs, treasurer; Lorraine Morton, public relations officer.
FEBRUARY
Carnival Symposium: "From Whence We Came."
Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Palms Court Harborview Hotel.
Keynote speaker was professor, historian and author Dr. Robert Nicholls. Five panel discussions scheduled local speakers including Gene Emanuel, Allan Richardson, Dorothy Elskie, Alrid Lockhart, Chalkdust, Ron de Lugo and others.
MARCH
New prizes added
Two cash prizes have been added for Carnival events.
There will be a $1,500 Road March Prize.
Gov. Charles Turnbull announced that he will award a $2,500 Governor's Prize each to the winning King and Queen of the Band participants.
Prince & Princess Talent and Selection Show
Sunday, March 31, at 5 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Read about the winning couple in Source Local News section.
APRIL
Parking and traffic The office of Deputy Chief of Police Theodore A. Carty has issued detailed parking and driving rules and regulations for each Carnival event. See separate article in this Source Section.
Queen Talent and Selection Show
Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium. Sponsored by STT-STJ Hotel & Tourism Association.
Go to the Source Local News section to read about Queen Cubie, King Kory and the show.
Carnival Photo Exhibition opens
Thursday, April 11 and onward. Cultural Heritage Institute.
"50 years of Carnival Photography" exhibit will remain up indefinitely. See separate Source story in this section for details.
Coca Cola Traditional Games and Toddler's Derby rescheduled
Friday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Read about the event in the Source Local News section.
Brass-O-Rama or Band-O-Rama finals
Saturday, April 13, at 5 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
See local news story for the results.
Carnival goes to the hospital
Monday, April 15, 4 p.m. R. L. Schneider Hospital lobby area.
Read the Local News article about the house call.
Junior Calypso Monarch Competition
Tuesday, April 16, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Read the story in Local News section.
Cultural Night/King & Queen of the Band
Wednesday, April 17, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Read about the show in Local News section.
Latin Night music festival
Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate.
Calypso Revue I
Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium. Sponsored by Heineken.
Masters of ceremony for both revues are Irvin "Brownie" Brown and Tommy Joseph of Trinidad. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the gate.
Calypso Revue II
Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Water sports activities
Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
Jet skis, kayak, and power boat races.
Steel Band Jamboree
Sunday, April 21, at 5 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children.
See the story in Local News Section.
Carnival Village, "Sarah and Ismay's Golden Palace," opening
Monday, April 22, 6 p.m. Fort Christian Parking Lot.
The Village is named for Sarah Harrigan and Ismay Frett.
Beach Fete
Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Magens Bay.
A shuttle will be provided from Magens Point Hotel to the beach.
Pre-Teen Tramp
Tuesday, April 23, 6 p.m. Rothschild Francis Square (Market Square).
Trophies to the school with the most trampers.
Senior Citizens' Quelbe Tramp
Tuesday, April 23, 8 p.m. Rothschild Francis Square to Carnival Village.
"McBeans' Golden Touch" Carnival Food Fair Honoring Alvin and Olga McBean
Wednesday, April 24, 8 a.m. Rothschild Francis Square.
The McBeans are longtime participants in the Fair, and have taken home numerous prizes for their entries in the plants category, according to a release.
Carnivals past exhibit
Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. at Emancipation Garden.
There'll be displays of past memorabilia, a costume display, a display of the making of a steel pan, and many other cultural displays. Guest hosts on hand will speak about art forms and historical Carnival moments. Milo's Kings will add entertainment.
"Roas-A-Time" Warm-up (formerly J'ouvert)
Thursday, April 25.
Note the changes: formerly announced as 12:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Veterans Drive, it's now set for 2:30 to 4 a.m. at Carnival Village.
"Roas-A-Time" (formerly J'ouvert)
Thursday, April 25, 4 a.m. Veterans Drive.
The action, led by Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires. starts at the bridge by the Addelita Cancryn Junior High School and up to Carnival Village, where the Phranchize band from St. Croix will keep the roogoodoo awake.
V.I. Calypso Monarch Competition
Thursday, April 25, 8 p.m. Lionel Roberts Stadium.
See the story about top finalists on Local News.
Children's Parade
Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. Rothschild Francis Square to Lionel Roberts Stadium.
"An Old Time Calypso Roogoodoo"
Friday, April 26, 9 p.m. Sarah and Ismay's Golden Palace.
Featured will be international calypsonian, the Mighty Sparrow and, from Antigua, Short Shirt and Swallow. St. Croix's Xpress Band and the Power House Imaginations Brass will provide music.
"In the Spirit:" 20th annual Carnival Mile.=
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 a.m. Western Cemetery up the Main Street parade route to finish at Roosevelt Park.
See story in Local Sports.
Adults' Parade
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. Western Cemetery to Lionel Roberts Stadium.
Carnival Fireworks: "Thunder Over Charlotte Amalie"
Saturday, April 27, 10 p.m. Charlotte Amalie harbor.
Zambelli Fireworks Internationale will light up the skies over the harbor, set to music in this year of the 50th anniversary celebration. The Committee suggests tuning in to WVJZ, WVWI or WWKS, for the live soundtrack broadcast. All fireworks will be shot from two boat locations: on the motor vessel Lady Romney and on the barge GEM-101 in the harbor. The WICO dock is the base of operations.
Boating community is welcome to watch – from at least 1,000 feet. No traffic will be allowed to travel through the harbor during the show.
Get to a viewing location on time, the show will start promptly at 10 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes.
Last Lap Dance
Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m. Palms Court Harborview Hotel
50th anniversary Carnival continues with post-Carnival activities:
MAY
Awards banquet and reception for winners of all Carnival competitive events.
Time and location to be announced.
JUNE
Caribbean Caly
pso Competition
Time and location to be announced.
Competition features calypso kings from Caribbean countries that celebrate Carnival, competing in a Calypso Showdown.
JULY
St. John 4th of July Carnival Celebration
The two week Schedule of activities for the St. John celebration will be released in April 2002.
Quelbe Festival
Time and location to be announced.
AUGUST
Steelband Competition
Time and location to be announced.
SEPTEMBER
Parade of Caribbean Carnival Queens.
Time and location to be announced.
Carnival queens from throughout the Caribbean with gather for a final pageant and celebration.
OCTOBER
Carnival Food Fair
Time to be announced; at Fort Christian Parking Lot.
The parking lot will be converted into a Carnival Food Court featuring Caribbean dishes and delicacies from throughout the Caribbean.
NOVEMBER
Carnival at Sea
Evening time in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
Residents and visitors will be invited to decorate pleasure boats in Carnival regalia for a nighttime Carnival Water Parade.
DECEMBER
Grand Finale 50th Anniversary Party.
Activities, time and location to be announced.
