The British Virgin Islands (BVI) celebrates the 68th Anniversary of the Emancipation Festival. 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.
The BVI’s most important cultural showcase takes place July 22nd through August 5th. 10-days of fun and frolic, a jammed packed calendar of activities as follows:
Friday July 22nd – Festival Warm-Up Tramp
Saturday July 23rd – Calypso Review, VI Musical Explosion
Sunday July 24th – Miss BVI Coronation
Wednesday July 27th – Opening Ceremony, Gospel Night
Thursday July 28th – Torch Light Procession, Village Entertainment
Friday July 29th – Food Fair, Festival Glow Night
Saturday July 30th – Soca Monarch Competition, International Soca Night
Sunday July 31st – Emancipation Service LLC – The Stickit, Freedom March, Prince & Princess Coronation, Miss Jr. BVI Coronation, Festival Ultimate Musical Mix
Monday August 1st – Rise & Shine, Parade of the Bands, Virgin Islands Culture Day
Tuesday August 2nd – International Reggae Night
Wednesday August 3rd – East End J’ouvert, Beach Day (East End), Village Entertainment
Friday August 5th – Carrot Bay Cultural Day, Farmer’s Market, Donkey Races, Water Sports
