The Merchants of Company Street are turning back time Friday for a big birthday bash for the town of Christiansted, entitled “Celebrating 275 years of Commerce in Christiansted.”
From 6 to 9 p.m., Company Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Church Street and Queen Cross in order to transform the downtown area into a colorful display of old-time Crucian culture.
The best in local foods and music is expected to bring historic Company Street alive with fun.
Highlights include Bully & The Kafooners, fresh cane, coconuts, chicken legs, Johnny cake, saltfish, fungi, kallaloo, maube and other delicious Crucian favorites. Candlelit tables and chairs will line the street for participants’ eating comfort.
A strolling donkey cart, domino games, and much more are among the activities to accent the atmosphere of an old-fashioned birthday party. Participating stores will be open for shopping and browsing.
Company Street galleries will be displaying Christiansted-themed works. One highlight will be the exhibit of Fritz Henle photographs of Christiansted circa 1950, which will be displayed upstairs at the Maria Henle Studio.
It is advertised as a full moon night of St. Croix fun for all!
"Company Street merchants wanted to celebrate Christiansted’s 275th birthday with the food, music and flavor of St. Croix in one of the most historic towns in the United States," said Sam Dike from D&D Studio. " Company Street was the center of commerce on St. Croix in the 1700 and 1800s and continues to be a vital destination for locals and tourists alike. We invite everyone to come and enjoy this fun-filled evening.”
