The Raul “Jougo” Sprauve Easter Festiville 2022 is in full swing with a number of events planned, including family focused activities and entertainment for a wide spectrum of patrons.
Commenting on the festivities, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) Mr. Dirk Walters said: “Patrons are in for a treat with a fun-filled weekend. The committee encourages everyone to come out and support the activities which have been planned with the community in mind.”
The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival officially begins on Saturday, 16th April with a Cultural Food Fair along Lee Road (across from the Fire Station). The fair, which starts at 10:00 a.m., features nine (9) vendors who will have popular Virgin Islands traditional dishes, drinks, and desserts, and entertainment with Razor Bladez, DJ Miggz, DJ Fatz and DJ Manly.
The Raul “Jougo” Sprauve Village at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Grounds starts at 7:00 p.m. with entertainment from Leon & the Hot Shots, Dink Dawg, Hardcore Band, R. City and VIBE. Village entry is $25 for adults, and $10 for children under age 12.
The Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal Easter Hat Parade on Sunday, 17th April, starts at Dixie’s Restaurant at 10:00 a.m. along Lee Road to Walters Recreation Park. The deadline for registration is tonight, April 15. Interested participants should email samanthastevens.vg@gmail.com. Registration is $10. Village entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. with Pure Mas Band, It’s a Secret Band, Patrice Roberts & the A-Team Band, and Extreme Band.
Village entry is $30, and $10 for children under age 12. The 2022 Easter Festiville ends on Monday, 18th April at the Village, with entertainment from ABM and Up Top Band. Village entry is FREE.
Regarding the cancellation of the Grand Parade, Mr. Walters said, “Due to various factors, unfortunately, there won’t be a parade this year.”
This year’s Virgin Gorda Easter Festival is the 53rd annual celebration, with the last festivities taking place in April 2019.