Freedom Week Emancipation Events on Saint Croix, Saint Thomas, and Saint John
Sunday, June 25 – Monday, July 3, 2023
June 25: Interdenominational Ecumenical Services in the Virgin Islands.
June 26th – Naming of Emancipation Drive, Frederiksted, Saint Croix
June 27th – Living Legends of Culture Reception and Art Exhibit, Charlotte Amaile, Saint Thomas
June 28: St. Thomas – St. John Living Legends of Culture Presentation and Reception at the SeaGrape Restaurant Sponsored by FirstBank.
June 28th – Living Legends of Culture Reception and Art Exhibit, Cruz Bay, Saint John
June 29th – Living Legends of Culture Reception and Art Exhibit, Christiansted, Saint Croix
June 30: Clear Deh Road Art Exhibition at Fort Frederik on St. Croix, at 4 PM. Sponsored by FirstBank.
June 30: St. Croix Living Legends of Culture Presentation and Reception. Sponsored by FirstBank, and the Call of the Conch Sponsored by Cruzan Rum and the Buccaneer Hotel.
June 30th & July 1st: – Virgin Islands Folklife and Music Festival, Frederiksted, Saint Croix
July 2: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Commemorative Holy Mass at 11 AM. Livestreamed by the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee.
July 2: Fort to Fort Freedom Ride on St. Croix at 8 AM. Sponsored by Tropical Shipping
July 3:
- Fort to Fort Freedom Walk on St. Croix at 5 AM. Sponsored by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
- Fort to Fort Freedom Race at 7 AM. Sponsored by Southland Gaming.
- Emancipation Day Parade at the Post Office, Frederiksted at 9:30 AM.
- Tribute to the Ancestors – Libation at Buddhoe Park at 10 AM.
- Official Emancipation Ceremony at Buddhoe Park at 11 AM / Official Emancipation Ceremony Simulcasted at Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas and Slim Man’s Locale on St. John at 11 AM / Broadcasted by WTJX and Livestreamed by the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee, and Powered by Viya.
- Emancipation Luncheon on the Pier: Freedom, Feast & Folklore at 1 PM. Sponsored by VI Port Authority and Cruzan Rum.
- 175th Emancipation Day Fireworks at 8 PM. Sponsored by Diageo USVI’s Captain Morgan.
- “Unshackled” Music Festival in Freedom City at 8:30 PM. Sponsored by Diageo USVI’s Captain Morgan.
Monday, July 3, 2023
Anniversary Celebration of the 175th Emancipation
Official Ceremony and Keynote Address
Freedom City, Saint Croix
Stay tuned for more information! Contact us to get involved or learn more:
175th V.I. Emancipation Commemoration Committee
P.O. Box 22244175 Christiansted, St. Croix 00822
Phone – (340) 727-7175
Email Us