77.8 F
Cruz Bay
Thursday, March 28, 2024
HomeNewsLocal newsPhoto Focus: Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade Back in Full Swing

Photo Focus: Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade Back in Full Swing

Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra musicians perform at the Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade. (Photo by Diana Dias)

On Sunday, the Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade was back in full swing in the town of Christiansted, St. Croix. This is the 14th year that the U.S. Virgin Islands has celebrated the parade and it is also the first in two years since the pandemic.

Traditional dancers participated in the Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade. (Photo by Diana Dias)

The colors red, blue, and white could be seen throughout the parade and from those viewing the parade as well. The parade included 24 different groups and entries such as the St. Croix Majorettes, Pearl B. Larsen PreK to 8th Grade, Lew Muckle Elementary School, Ricardo Richards Elementary School, and other participants.

The Ricardo Richards Cheerleaders perform at the Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade. (Photo by Diana Dias)

After the parade people enjoyed performances at the DC Canegata Ballpark. Some performers were the Vio International Band, Kruziano, and flown in from the Dominican Republic, the group La Vega Dominican Republica.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Keeping our community informed is our top priority.
If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.

Support local + independent journalism in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Unlike many news organizations, we haven't put up a paywall – we want to keep our journalism as accessible as we can. Our independent journalism costs time, money and hard work to keep you informed, but we do it because we believe that it matters. We know that informed communities are empowered ones. If you appreciate our reporting and want to help make our future more secure, please consider donating.