St. John Celebration Parade Features St. John Entries and Classic Troupes from St. Thomas

A couple of cloudbursts caused a slowdown or two at the start, but rain didn’t come close to stopping the St. John July 4th Celebration parade.

Throughout the day, the mood was upbeat throughout Cruz Bay. “We’re back after two years, and everybody’s happy,” said long-time resident Lisa Etre.

Leona Smith, assistant director of the Division of Festivals, stood at the staging area at Mongoose Junction directing troupes while her colleague, Enid Doway – the Food Festival honoree – waited to board the car that would take her through town.

As they waited for the action to begin, children found ways of having fun, including Dominique McClammy, who was happy to squirt her brother Milan with silly string.

The crowd gathered at Mongoose to watch the Love City Pan Dragons, St. John’s own steel band, lead off the music. They were soon followed by Pat Richardson’s Dynamic Dancers.