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BVI Emancipation Festival
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BVI Emancipation Festival

Location: British Virgin Islands
Starts: Tuesday 3 August
Ends: Thursday 5 August

The Emancipation festival is arguably the biggest annual celebration in the archipelago. The event marks the 1834 abolition of slavery in the region and is declared a three day bank holiday. Visitors are treated to live music, street performers, dancing, parties and parades as well as competitions to name the festival prince and princess.