Sept. 10, 2005 – When the Crucian Christmas Festival explodes on the scene in December residents will be treated to "A Global Mix of Cultures, Sounds & Lyrics for Festival 2005-2006." From the royal pageantry of shows to the lyrical battles of the calypso tents, homemade dishes served at the annual food fair, and the sparkle and shine of the parades, residents and visitors will be treated to non-stop fun during the festival season. Pre-festival events begin on Dec. 3. The Festival Village opens Dec. 29 and closes Jan. 7 after the adults' parade. Following is the complete remaining festival schedule:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. SpongeBob in Paradise, with guest appearances by Patrick Starfish, Bob the Builder, Jimmy Neutron and Dora the Explorer
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Village Entertainment
Theme Night: Caribbean Night
D.J. Porter
8 p.m. The Afro Caribbean Dance Group
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Batch and the Zioniers
11 p.m. – 1 a.m. The World Famous X-Press Band
1 a.m. – 4 a.m. WKC from Dominica
Wednesday, Jan. 4
11 a.m. Food, Arts and Crafts Fair at the Christian "Shan" Hendricks Vegetable market in Christiansted
8 p.m. – King and Queen of the Bands at "Fergusville" Festival Village
D.J. Porter
8 – 11 p.m. Hart-A-Tack Band
Thursday, Jan. 5
5 a.m. – J'ouvert from Hannah's Rest to "Fergusville" Festival Village
8 p.m. – Calypso finals at Island Center for the Performing Arts
Village Entertainment
D.J. Hammer
8 –11 p.m. Phranchize Band
11 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sugar Band
Friday, Jan. 6
10 a.m. – Children's Parade at Frederiksted
7 p.m. – Latin Night (Noche Latina) at "Fergusville" Festival Village
Village Entertainment
Theme Night: Latin Night
D.J. Brache
2 – 4 p.m. Latin Sounds Band
4 – 6 p.m. Raquel "El Baquine" Fuentes
7:30 – 9 p.m. Liquid Sounds Band
Showtime Mistress of Ceremonies – Vera M. Falu
9:30 p.m– midnight Sabor Latino Band
Midnight – 3 a.m. Truco y Zaperoko
Saturday, Jan. 7
10 a.m. – Adults Parade 10 a.m. at Frederiksted
Village Entertainment
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. D.J. Hammer
6 p.m. – 2 a.m. D.J. Comombo
8 p.m. Fireworks
8 – 10 p.m. X-itement Band
11p.m. – 2 a.m. Imagination Band
"Fergusville" Festival Village closes.