It was an UberSoca Cruise 2024 takeover as cruise ship passengers gave their best zombie “Thriller Walk” through the streets of Frederiksted. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
On Thursday morning, 2,500 revelers flooded the streets of Frederiksted for the J’ouvert & Beach Turn-Up during the 2024 UberSoca Cruise. The theme for the event was “Thriller Walk,” and many passengers showcased their creativity in elaborate zombie costumes.
A farmer zombie perhaps dances through the street of Frederiksted. Many participants were sprayed with paint and covered in powder after the J’ouvert. (Source photo by Diana Dias)A pretty set of zombies stayed in sync as they tramped down north of Strand Street. (Source photo by Diana Dias)A grandpa or a zombie holds a paint bottle in preparation to spray participants with paint. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
Vendors and Frederiksted businesses opened shop as visitors danced through the streets. “Feters” from Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas, and other islands waved their flags and danced as they squirted paint and powder on participants.
A zombie smiles! Some passengers aboard the UberSoca Cruise are from other neighboring Caribbean islands and showed support to vendors along the street. (Source photo by Diana Dias)Many participants sported different flags from neighboring Caribbean islands. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
The J’ouvert event began at 9:00 a.m. at the Festival Village grounds. It started by heading south on King Street, then made a right onto Fisher Street, where a water truck operated by Marcos was waiting to create a “wet fete.” After that, they continued south on Veteran’s Shore Drive, turned around, and proceeded north on Strand Street. The J’ouvert concluded at the beach, where there was a turn-up.
A scary-looking zombie makes his way through King Street. (Source photo by Diana Dias)Say cheese! Zombies strike a pose and smile before heading down the road for the UberSoca J’ouvert 2024. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
The V.I. Police Department, which was heavily present, ensured that the traffic moved smoothly and that no incidents transpired. They also released a video before the event to ensure residents knew about the J’ouvert route.
“Men at Wuk” or men at play? Many passengers and locals were dressed in creative festive costumes. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
The cruise left at 3 p.m., but the party didn’t end. Locals continued to enjoy the music, take a dip in the ocean, and patronize vendors and businesses into the evening.
“The Norwegian Jade” or UberSoca Cruise sits at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Thursday morning and afternoon. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
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