BREAKING: St. Croix Veterans Day Parade Relocated to Christiansted; Ceremony Moved to D.C. Canegata

Office of Veterans Affairs announces last-minute change to Wednesday's observance, replacing previously announced Frederiksted location

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Residents planning to attend the St. Croix Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, November 11, are being advised of an important change in location following an updated announcement from the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs.

The parade, which was previously announced for Frederiksted at 3:00 p.m., will now take place in Christiansted, according to a November 10 release from the Office of Veterans Affairs.

Under the revised arrangements, the St. Croix procession will begin at Times Square in Christiansted, proceeding eastward along King Street and continuing onto Hospital Street.

Marching contingents will pass the reviewing stand, which will be positioned at the American Legion Hall, Post #85. The procession will then continue to the D.C. Canegata Recreation Center, where the official Veterans Day ceremony will be held inside the facility immediately following the parade.

The change means that the previously announced Frederiksted parade route and ceremony at Verne Richards Memorial Park will no longer be the location for the St. Croix district observance.

Updated Veterans Day Parade Schedule

The Office of Veterans Affairs has confirmed the following schedule for Wednesday, November 11, 2026:

St. Thomas – 9:00 a.m.

The parade will assemble at the Emile Griffith Park parking lot and proceed eastward along Veterans Drive, passing the Legislature building and the reviewing stand. Marching contingents will then turn toward the Fort Christian parking lot for dismissal. The official ceremony will take place on the eastern side of Fort Christian.

St. Croix – 3:00 p.m.

The parade will begin at Times Square in Christiansted, proceed along King Street and Hospital Street, pass the reviewing stand at American Legion Hall Post #85, and conclude at the D.C. Canegata Recreation Center. The official ceremony will take place inside the recreation center.

Public Invited to Participate

The Office of Veterans Affairs is inviting veterans, active-duty service members, families, community organizations and the general public to participate in this year's Veterans Day observances.

Organizations interested in participating in either parade are encouraged to contact the Office of Veterans Affairs in their respective districts.

• St. Thomas/St. John: 340-774-8387

• St. Croix: 340-773-8387

This year's Veterans Day theme is "Honoring Service – Celebrating Community."

The Office of Veterans Affairs is encouraging the community to join in recognizing the sacrifices, dedication and contributions of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Residents should take note: The St. Croix Veterans Day parade is now scheduled for Christiansted, not Frederiksted. The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11.