Dec. 2, 2003 — "Glitz, Glamour, Music and More, Celebrating Festival 2003-2004" is the theme this year for the Crucian Christmas Festival, held on St. Croix.
The festival has been an island tradition since 1952. A calendar of events will be listed and updated as events are announced.
The theme, created by Laurie Thomas-Jacobs of St. Croix, was selected from dozens of entries. Thomas-Jacobs received several items, $500, and free passes to all Festival-sponsored events this season.
For further information on events, call the Festival office at 719-3379, 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: Lenise Hunt, president; Davidson Charlemagne, 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.
The schedule, as issued by the Crucian Christmas Festival Organization, Inc., subject to changes and added information:
Friday, Jan. 2
Children's Parade
10 a.m., Claude O. Markoe School
Festival Village: noon-6 p.m., D.J. Porter; 6 p.m.-until, D.J. Hammer; 8-11 p.m., Stroka Band, Central High School Dance Ensemble; 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Jam Band
Saturday, Jan. 3
Adults' Parade
10 a.m., Claude O. Markoe School
Village: noon-6 pm., D.J. Porter; 6 p.m.-until, D.J. Hammer; 8-11 p.m., Cool Session Brass; 11 p.m.-2 a.m., X-Treme Band
Sunday, Jan. 4
Musical Extravaganza
8 p.m., Paul E. Joseph Stadium
Festival Village: 3-3:30 p.m., Hispanos Unidos presents "3 Kings of Juana Diaz"; 8-11 p.m., Image Band; 11 p.m.-2 a.m., X-Press Band; D.J. Myron
Monday, Jan. 5
Latin Night
8 p.m., Festival Village
Festival Village:8-11 p.m., Liquid Sounds Brass; 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Band for Puerto Rico; D.J. Brache
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Three Kings Day
Festival Village: 8-10 p.m., Fusion Band; 10 p.m.-midnight, Latin Band; D.J. Johnny
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