CARNIVAL PARADE
DOZENS OF CARNIVAL PARADE TROUPES TO CHOOSE FROM
Hands down, the best way to enjoy a Carnival Parade is to join a parade troupe. The party starts around 10 am in the morning and doesn't end until late afternoon. Dozens of carnival troupe participants jam to the music of local bands and DJ's while sipping on endless adult beverages from their very own portable troupe bar. Each troupe has different themes and costume designs to fit every desire. Typically, troupes will begin to release their designs around 5-6 months before the parade.
St. Thomas Parade Troupes
Climaxes the last week of April- first week of May
St. Croix Parade Troupes
Climaxes the last week in December-first week of the new year
St. John (troupes vary)
Climaxes 4th of July week
HAVE A STRESS-FREE FETE WHEN YOU FIGURE OUT THE IN'S & OUT'S
Costume design
Do you want to bare it all or nothing at all? Feathers your thing? Pick a troupe with a costume design you can share on social media for years to come.
#SquadGoals
Do you prefer the younger, rowdy crowd or do you prefer an older, experienced crowd for your parade experience?
Entertainment
Be sure to regularly check the social media pages of each troupe to learn who their entertainment will be. Unless you're the type to play mas to whoever comes on, it's important to know how will be providing the music for your troupe.
Organization
Does the troupe regularly keep their members updated on costumes pick-up and do they provide costume fittings and alterations before parade day?