The 71st Anniversary of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Emancipation Festival takes place this year. This Caribbean festival is a celebration of the territory’s ancestors’ freedom from colonialism and cultural history. During this time, the BVI showcases the culture and history of its people in grand style with extravaganzas of local and international music, pageants, Food Fairs, Rise & Shine Tramps (early morning street dancing), parades of colourful costumes, gospel celebrations and folklore presentations.
It is 10-days of fun and frolic; a jammed packed calendar of activities. Below is the schedule of the events taking place at the 2025 BVI Emancipation Festival:
July 13th – Ms. BVI Pageant
July 19th – Prince & Princess Pageant
July 20th – Mr. & Mrs. JR. BVI Pageant
July 24th – Gospel Fest
July 25th – Torch Light Procession | Opening of the Festival Village Entertainment
July 26th – Rotary Club of Road Town Kiddies Fiesta | Calypso Show | Village Entertainment
July 27th – Latin Music Mix Night
July 28th – We from the V.I .Night
July 29th – SOCA Monarch | Village Entertainment
July 30th – Youth Night
July 31st – Melting Pot Night
August 1st – Food Fair | International Reggae Night
August 2nd – International Soca Night
August 3rd – Emancipation Service (Sunday Morning Well) | Boat Race (East End) | Village Entertainment
August 4th – Rise & Shine Parade | Village Entertainment
August 5th – East End Village | Village Entertainment
August 6th – J’ouvert | Parade – East End
August 7th – Carrot Bay Fishing Tournament | Village Opening Ceremony
August 8th – Carrot Bay Cultural Day | Village Entertainment
August 9th – Carrot Bay Aquatic Sports | Village Entertainment
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