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US VIRGIN ISLANDS — My fellow Virgin Islanders, as we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, I extend warm wishes to each of you for a safe, joyful, and reflective Independence Day. This national holiday is a time for family gatherings, fireworks, and the vibrant traditions we hold dear—but at its heart, it is [] Administrative offices will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Emancipation Day and Fourth of July! For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email communications@viwma.org. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for Finding your way to the shimmering tides of the Caribbean on the 4th of July is a bit like discovering a new vivid color. The island of St. John, nestled in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a popular destination for celebrating Independence Day with its stunning beaches, friendly locals and festive atmosphere. Here's how 4th of July in the U.S. Virgin Islands is celebrated a little bit differently on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. This Fourth of July, travelers can enjoy significant savings on trips with special deals from cruise lines, hotels, theme parks and more. St. John sparkles as the island lights up with its annual summertime St. John Celebration, held from June 30 through July 4, 2024. Here are our top 4th of July events you won’t want to miss in 2024: Frederiksted often goes by the name “Freedom City” in the Virgin Islands, which makes it an aptly named location to celebrate Independence Day! The Frederiksted Economic Development Association (FEDA) hosts a firework display starting around 8pm. This lively USVI carnival is a celebration of the end of slavery on the islands on July 3, 1848, as well as the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. The rollicking parade is fun to watch, the local food and drinks are delicious and the Fourth of July fireworks are amazing! 4th of July with Cookie happening at Mongoose Junction, North Shore Rd,Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am The 2025 St. John Celebration takes place June 28-July 4 this year in St. John USVI. The St. John Celebration 2025 is an annual event that has been called a festival and a carnival, but ultimately this week-long gathering is all about celebrating the culture of the Virgin Islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated 2025 St. John Celebration, set to take place from June twenty-eighth through July fourth, 2025. A star-studded lineup of internationally acclaimed artists and rising talent from across the Caribbean will be performing at the 2025 St. John Celebration Village Nights, a partnership between the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals. Headlined by global reggae Read ExploreSTJ.com to learn about St. John's history, including the importance of the July 4th festivities in the US Virgin Islands. The Hawaiian Islands will be decked in red, white and blue for a festive Independence Day. From patriotic parades to concerts to spectacular fireworks shows, you can find family-friendly celebrations across Hawaii! Here’s a summary of what’s happening for the fourth of July on each of the four major islands: Oahu July 4th If Oahu is where you’ll be celebrating the fourth of July, you Discover top annual events in St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, from lively carnivals to flavorful food festivals in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Fourth of July, travelers can enjoy significant savings on trips with special deals from cruise lines, hotels, theme parks and more. It culminates with a vibrant 4th of July parade and fireworks over Cruz Bay Harbor—just as it does on the mainland. Highlights include Pan-O-Rama with daily concerts and a steel pan competition. There’s also the Food Fair, where you can dine on island fare like conch fritters and roti prepared by local chefs. When & Where. Date Shown: July 4th, 2025 Location Shown: United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Occasion: National Day Doodler: The Freedom statue is located in the park in Cruz Bay across from the ferry dock. We are in the midst of St. John’s annual Festival celebration. The timing coincides with the Fourth of July, but our festival isn’t celebrating the Declaration of Independence. It is honoring one of the most important days in St. John’s history – emancipation. The Danes took control of St. John in 1718 The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2025 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 28 through July 4, 2025 under the vibrant theme: “ History and Culture Come Alive for St. John Celebration.
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