U.S. Virgin Islands hosts First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”
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The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals has pioneered the return of in-person Carnival events while prioritizing public health safety and the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The 2021 Carnival Virgin Islands “1 Night, 1 Fête” took place seaside on Friday at The West Indian Company Limited (WICO) dock on St. Thomas, and featured leading U.S. Virgin Islands musical groups Cool Session Brass, Legacy Band, and Spectrum Band.
Backyard Jam performer Farmer Nappy
2021 International Soca Monarch Farmer Nappy of Trinidad and Tobago headlined the “Vaccination Jam”, which accommodated 200 vaccinated patrons and stressed compliance with COVID-19 protocols, including physical distancing, mask-wearing, and proper handwashing hygiene.
The Virgin Islands Tourism Department and its Division of Festivals are spreading holiday cheer with their Shopping Holiday Online Party, an online opportunity for local businesses to promote their products and services to on- and off-island shoppers.
The virtual platform, which launched Saturday, offers three nights of shopping while enjoying local entertainment. The next two shopping event dates are Friday with Cool Session Brass and Saturday with Spectrum Band from 6 to 9 p.m. The online action will stream live on Facebook at @USVIFestivals.
âThis year has been an extremely challenging one for our local businesses,â said U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte, who explained that the initiative will help strengthen the viability of local enterprises over the holidays, while engaging communities at home and abroad in âgreat fun and excitementâ during this season of giving.