Aug. 9, 2002 – "A Golden Spree For the World to See, It's Crucian Festival 2003," is the theme this year for the Crucian Christmas Festival, held on St. Croix.
The festival has been an island tradition since 1952. Customarily a month-long event, this year's celebration began in May and will continue through year's end.
A calendar of events is listed. The Source will update the listings as information is made available.
For further information on events, call the Festival office at 719-3379, or Fax 719-3378, or email ccfo@islands.vi
. The office is located in at the Village Mall in Barren Spot, upstairs in Suite 106. It is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who's who of Festival officers: Vera M. Falu, president; Lenise Hunt, vice president; Lawrence A. Bastian, treasurer; Norman Edwards, assistant treasurer; Antoinette Lenhardt, recording secretary; Deborah C. Johnson, corresponding secretary; Audrey Browne, public relations. Debra Gaines is office manager. Dr. Lawrence Lewis, Village Chairperson.
Jubilee Souvenir Items on Sale
Souvenirs for the 50th Golden Jubilee are now on sale at the office. They've got sports bottles, tote bags, j'ouvert towels, and wet-dry sport safes.
Madras
Now is the time to get madras for the 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary. Bradley Christian at 719-4538 has more information.
Band-O-Rama seeks bands to compete
The Festival Organization asks all bands interested in competing in the Band-O-Rama Competition to contact the office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grand 50th Anniversary Tea Meeting
Tuesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. in the Fort Frederik Court Yard.
Fifty Years of Royalty and Splendor
Saturday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at Gertrude's Restaurant.
The Miss St. Croix Pageant Committee presents the show featuring past queens of Crucian Christmas Festival, with the music of
Tony Richards. Admission is $10.
Booth owners meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Midland Restaurant.
Junior Calypso Show
Dec. 6.
Golden Aniversary salute to the Seventh Annual Pan Fest
Dec. 7.
Prince and Princess Show
Dec. 8.
Miss St. Croix Queen Show
Dec. 14
Golden Anniversary Food Fair
Dec. 20.
Vienna cake, stuffed shellfish, sweet potation pone, juice tropical fruits, johnnycake, benye, saltfish … homegrown flavors and West Indian flair.
Calypso Monarch Elimination Tent
Dec. 20.
Festival opens in Canegata Ballpart
Dec. 26.
Reggae Night
Dec. 27.
Greek Night Stepping Competition
Dec. 28.
King and Queen of the Bands Competition
Dec. 28.
Caribbean Calypso Show
Dec. 29.
Cultural Night and Quelbe Extravaganza
Jan. 1, 2003.
J'ouvert
Jan. 2 at 4 a.m.
Children's Parade
Jan. 3.
Golden Spree Music Festival
Jan. 2.
Calypso Monarch Competition Finals
Jan. 2.
Three Kings Day adult parade
Jan. 4.
Children's Fun Day
Jan. 5.
Latin Night
Jan. 5.
The end – Fireworks Display
Jan. 6.
For more information call the Festival Office.
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