ST. CROIX — Liberty Day celebration, which was cancelled in 2017 due to the passage of Hurricane Maria on St. Croix, returns Thursday for what is expected to be a grand event flooded with gubernatorial teams making their last push before the November 6 general election.
The Liberty Day celebration honors the life and legacy of St. Croix labor leader, community activist, journalist and newspaper publisher, David Hamilton Jackson. It is recognized as a local holiday in the territory.
Since Nov. 1, 1927, the day Mr. Jackson gave one of his most memorable speeches, the celebration has taken place. The holiday, also known as D. Hamilton Jackson Day and Bull and Bread Day, is marked by a traditional feast of roast beef and bread at the Grove Place park where the annual event is held.
During gubernatorial years, teams vying for the highest office of the land along with their supporters, have descended on Grove Place, where the event is held, in an attempt to convince voters still undecided to supporter their respective teams. The event has also been used to display a show of strength by numbers, as campaigns seek the perception of inevitable victory on November 6.
As has been the case over the years, event organizers will have a number of activities for those attending, including entertainment, speeches and, of course, bull and bread, among other eats.
The event will start with a ceremony at 1:00 p.m.
Feature Image: Food is served during Liberty Day celebrations on St. Croix in 2016. (Ernice Gilbert, VIC)
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