As part of the holiday Festival activities on St. Croix, Governor de Jongh and Lieutenant Francis participated in various events to commemorate the 2011-2012 Crucian Christmas Festival, including the annual food, arts and crafts fair, the Children’s Parade and Adults’ Parade. 

Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. congratulates Miss Popularity and Miss Alexander Henderson at the Children's Parade on St. Croix, January 6, 2012.

In advance of the Children’s Parade on Friday morning, the governor and first lady presented gifts to children with physical and developmental disabilities at the Queen Louise Home for Children on St. Croix.

Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Gregory R. Francis congratulate Vera Falu, the 2011-2012 Crucian Festival Adults' Parade Grand Marshall, January 7, 2012.