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ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is pleased to announce the official dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2026, set to take place from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The island’s marquee cultural celebration will once again bring together residents and visitors for a vibrant week honoring the Virgin Islands’ heritage through music, food, and vibes!
Now in its 74th year, the annual Carnival celebration will feature traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, and one of the Caribbean’s most energetic J’ouvert celebrations. The weeklong festival culminates with the highly anticipated Carnival parade through Charlotte Amalie, where thousands of masqueraders in bold, colorful costumes dance along the 2-mile route to infectious soca and traditional Virgin Islands band rhythms.
“Carnival is more than a festival, it’s a powerful expression of who we are as a people,” said Jennifer Matarangas-King, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. “Each year, St. Thomas Carnival brings together our local community, diaspora, and visitors from around the world to celebrate culture, creativity, and the unmistakable energy of the Virgin Islands. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience that magic in 2026.”
Throughout the week, Carnival goers can experience the U.S. Virgin Islands’ signature free nightly musical performances, showcasing top local, regional, and international artists. Additional highlights include the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Races, along with the Food Fair, where attendees can enjoy traditional Virgin Islands cuisine and browse handmade arts and crafts from local vendors.
From the waterfront daybreak J’ouvert celebration, to children’s and adult parades, pageants, and themed music nights, St. Thomas Carnival offers something for everyone. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable celebration of culture, color, and community where the spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands truly comes alive!
For up-to-date information on the St. Thomas Carnival, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
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ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is pleased to announce the official dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2026, set to take place from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The island’s marquee cultural celebration will once again bring together residents and visitors for a vibrant week honoring the Virgin Islands’ heritage through music, food, and vibes!
Now in its 74th year, the annual Carnival celebration will feature traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, and one of the Caribbean’s most energetic J’ouvert celebrations. The weeklong festival culminates with the highly anticipated Carnival parade through Charlotte Amalie, where thousands of masqueraders in bold, colorful costumes dance along the 2-mile route to infectious soca and traditional Virgin Islands band rhythms.
“Carnival is more than a festival, it’s a powerful expression of who we are as a people,” said Jennifer Matarangas-King, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. “Each year, St. Thomas Carnival brings together our local community, diaspora, and visitors from around the world to celebrate culture, creativity, and the unmistakable energy of the Virgin Islands. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience that magic in 2026.”
Throughout the week, Carnival goers can experience the U.S. Virgin Islands’ signature free nightly musical performances, showcasing top local, regional, and international artists. Additional highlights include the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Races, along with the Food Fair, where attendees can enjoy traditional Virgin Islands cuisine and browse handmade arts and crafts from local vendors.
From the waterfront daybreak J’ouvert celebration, to children’s and adult parades, pageants, and themed music nights, St. Thomas Carnival offers something for everyone. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable celebration of culture, color, and community where the spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands truly comes alive!
For up-to-date information on the St. Thomas Carnival, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
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ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is pleased to announce the official dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2026, set to take place from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The island’s marquee cultural celebration will once again bring together residents and visitors for a vibrant week honoring the Virgin Islands’ heritage through music, food, and vibes!
Now in its 74th year, the annual Carnival celebration will feature traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, and one of the Caribbean’s most energetic J’ouvert celebrations. The weeklong festival culminates with the highly anticipated Carnival parade through Charlotte Amalie, where thousands of masqueraders in bold, colorful costumes dance along the 2-mile route to infectious soca and traditional Virgin Islands band rhythms.
“Carnival is more than a festival, it’s a powerful expression of who we are as a people,” said Jennifer Matarangas-King, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. “Each year, St. Thomas Carnival brings together our local community, diaspora, and visitors from around the world to celebrate culture, creativity, and the unmistakable energy of the Virgin Islands. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience that magic in 2026.”
Throughout the week, Carnival goers can experience the U.S. Virgin Islands’ signature free nightly musical performances, showcasing top local, regional, and international artists. Additional highlights include the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Races, along with the Food Fair, where attendees can enjoy traditional Virgin Islands cuisine and browse handmade arts and crafts from local vendors.
From the waterfront daybreak J’ouvert celebration, to children’s and adult parades, pageants, and themed music nights, St. Thomas Carnival offers something for everyone. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable celebration of culture, color, and community where the spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands truly comes alive!
For up-to-date information on the St. Thomas Carnival, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
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SOURCE U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is pleased to announce the official dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2026, set to take place from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The island’s marquee cultural celebration will once again bring together residents and visitors for a vibrant week honoring the Virgin Islands’ heritage through music, food, and vibes!
Now in its 74th year, the annual Carnival celebration will feature traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, and one of the Caribbean’s most energetic J’ouvert celebrations. The weeklong festival culminates with the highly anticipated Carnival parade through Charlotte Amalie, where thousands of masqueraders in bold, colorful costumes dance along the 2-mile route to infectious soca and traditional Virgin Islands band rhythms.
“Carnival is more than a festival, it’s a powerful expression of who we are as a people,” said Jennifer Matarangas-King, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. “Each year, St. Thomas Carnival brings together our local community, diaspora, and visitors from around the world to celebrate culture, creativity, and the unmistakable energy of the Virgin Islands. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience that magic in 2026.”
Throughout the week, Carnival goers can experience the U.S. Virgin Islands’ signature free nightly musical performances, showcasing top local, regional, and international artists. Additional highlights include the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Races, along with the Food Fair, where attendees can enjoy traditional Virgin Islands cuisine and browse handmade arts and crafts from local vendors.
From the waterfront daybreak J’ouvert celebration, to children’s and adult parades, pageants, and themed music nights, St. Thomas Carnival offers something for everyone. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable celebration of culture, color, and community where the spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands truly comes alive!
For up-to-date information on the St. Thomas Carnival, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
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SOURCE U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
House of Representatives Passes HB 2476, Standing With Farmers to Protect Critical Ag Tools
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Kansas House of Representatives advanced House Bill 2476, a critical bill that will ensure farmers’ continued access to the essential crop protection tools that help sustain our nation’s food supply, with a final action vote of 81-36. If HB 2476 becomes law, Kansas will join North Dakota & Georgia as the third state to pass this critical legislation.
“Kansas farmers thank the House for taking swift action to protect the tools that help keep food on the table and prices in check,” said Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson. “If farmers are stripped of trusted crop protection tools, their costs will rise, and working families end up paying more at the grocery store. This vote stands up for farmers and consumers alike and sends a clear message that Kansas is a farmer-friendly state.”
HB 2476 ensures that federally approved pesticide labels are the law in Kansas and that companies are not subject to endless lawsuits for following the law. The bill was amended by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to clarify that its provisions are narrowly limited to specific causes of action. HB 2476 simply codifies longstanding Kansas case law by confirming that any pesticide registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and sold with an EPA-approved label fully satisfies the state’s health and safety warning requirements, while also maintaining Kansas’s ability to regulate pesticide use within its borders.
HB 2476 is supported by Kansas’ leading agricultural and business organizations, including:
- Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association
- Kansas Grain and Feed Association
- Kansas Chamber of Commerce
- Kansas Corn
- Kansas Wheat
- Kansas Sorghum Producers
- Kansas Cotton Association
- Kansas Soybean Association
- Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association
Crop protection tools are the backbone of modern farming, helping growers maintain high yields and low costs while implementing conservation practices that reduce on-site fuel use, lower carbon emissions, and limit soil erosion. These products are essential to Kansas crop production, especially corn, wheat, soy, sorghum, and cotton—key contributors to the state’s $27 billion agricultural economy.
“Farmers deeply appreciate the leadership of House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ken Rahjes, Vice Chairman Lance Neelly, and Representative Angel Roeser in advancing this important legislation,” said Burns-Thompson. “We urge the Kansas Senate to pass this bill and send it to Governor Kelly’s desk without delay.”
About The Modern Ag Alliance
The Modern Ag Alliance is a diverse coalition of more than 110 agricultural organizations advocating for U.S. farmers’ access to the crop protection tools they need to ensure a robust, affordable domestic food, fuel, and fiber supply. To learn more, visit modernagalliance.org.
Contact: contact@modernagalliance.org
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