Photo Focus: J’ouvert Morning 2024 Turns Up the Heat in Frederiksted

The streets packed with people ready to fete on J’ouvert morning. (Source photo by Diana Dias)

If you were willing to wake up at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday and head to Frederiksted, you were able to witness J’ouvert Morning 2024 turn up the heat. Thousands of people came out to witness the early morning party through the streets of Frederiksted town.

Early morning participant shows the crowd what J’ouvert is all about. (Source photo by Diana Dias)

While some participants joined J’ouvert Troupes and wore their troupes’ shirts and specific attire, others dressed in costumes, shorts, cut-up jeans, and other creative clothing traditionally worn during J’ouvert.

J’ouvert participants dressed in slasher movie gear. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
Pickleman comes prepared to J’ouvert with his beverage of choice. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
Two men show off their medical outfits as they move down the road. (Source photo by Diana Dias)

If you attend J’ouvert, there is no need to participate in the actual tramping down the road. Some attendees who woke up early and headed to Frederiksted stood at the side of the road to witness the excitement that the morning brings to Festival each year.

J’ouvert morning brings out the love of the V.I. flag. (Source photo by Diana Dias)

 

Angelica Torres, who mentioned this is her third J’ouvert, said, “I woke up extremely early to be able to see the J’ouvert, and it did not disappoint.”

Particpant in a blowup owl costume is all smiles for J’ouvert morning. (Source photo by Diana Dias)

The crowd was so packed it was almost difficult to move from side to side, but somehow, most were able to break out into dance behind their favorite DJ or band.

Truck makes its way down the road as people dance alongside and behind. (Source photo by Diana Dias)