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Jump Up A Celebration

Musicians and merchants set up stands and stages where cars would be parked, restaurants and bars flood their food and beverages into the people crammed streets, filling the air with a certain perfume. Stores entice passer-bys with incredible sales and raffles. Mocko Jumbies and onlookers delight in the sounds of the Caribbean while the moon shines above, casting an energizing beam on the happy guests.




2009-2010 Jump Up Dates are
November 27th 2009
February 5th, 2010
April 30th, 2010
July 16th, 2010
November 26th, 2010

This could only be one thing, Jump Up.
Jump Up started as a way to boost the economy as well as moral on the island, and has become popular among locals and visitors alike. Jump Up is now one of St. Croix's favorite social events.

Here, you can taste teasers from many of the restaurants, or hear what local musicians have been creating, slip into the mind of a local artist, win prizes, or find handmade jewelry and crafts to remind you of the Caribbean and its splendor.

Jump up is also a learning experience. You can be entertained by St. Croix's cultural dancers, the Mocko Jumbies. Their presence is like a blessing, in that they were created to mock evil spirits and scare them away.

Oh, Sweet, Sweet Music!

The Sugarcane Man!

Enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean with St. Croix's youth playing the Steel Pans. Old cultural stories are told by the Pan and it's Calypso voice or perhaps you may recognize one of your favorite, more modern tunes flowing through the street with a hint of Caribbean seasoning.

So there you go. Food, drinks, music, art, dancing, sales, giveaways, and tons of fun...in the streets of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, none the less. Sounds like a good time to me. To include this Caribbean street party in your travel plans, click here to browse our calendar for dates. Click here to see more pictures.