Mardi Croix Parade, coming February 13th, 2010 at 12 pm, Northshore, Cane Bay
In March of 2002, Krewe de Croix formed on the island of St. Croix with the purpose of celebrating Mardi Gras on island, and supporting local businesses and residents with their events combining Caribbean and Creole culture. The first annual “Mardi Croix” parade took place on St. Croix’s scenic North Shore on March 11th, 2003, kicking off a new tradition borrowing from the customs of New Orleans Mardi Gras and West Indian Carnivals. Held on the Saturday before New Orleans Mardi Gras, Mardi Croix incorporates the best of the music, food, colors and celebrations from the two distinct, yet similar cultures, and gives it a Crucian flair to become an event all it’s own. Read More…
In 2002, a group of St. Croix residents decided that it was time for a Mardi Gras celebration on St. Croix. After many years of small get togethers to toast Mardi Gras Day, and even an impromptu parade down King Street in Frederiksted, plans were formulated to hold a parade. Since there were many transplants here on St. Croix from the Gulf Coast Region who grew up with Mardi Gras, it seemed like a natural fit. New Orleans native Dory Tiblier took the ball and created an organization called \"Krewe de Croix.\" The Mardi Croix celebration was born of the spirit of the month-long New Orleans Mardi Gras season, and incorporates traditions from other carnival celebrations in throughout the the Caribbean, South America, and Gulf Coast United States. The Mardi Croix festivities bring together influences on music, food, and dance from Crucian, Puerto Rican, Cajun and West Indian cultures, to create a truly unique celebration. 
