Here on St. Croix, Easter is time when we see residents camp on the beaches! It is so amazing to see! This often happens the week before and the week after Easter. St Croix residents know this tradition which goes back generations. Many set up little “townships” and can be a reunion gathering and an opportunity to have fun with family. We’ve seen simple tent setups to Crucian “glamping” with appliances and platforms.
We recently read an interesting article on VI Daily News is covering residents’ journey this year. It’s just a few days before Easter and there are tents set up along the beaches. Families are still at work or at school, but soon hundreds of families will give up the comforts of home and head to many of the St Croix’s many beaches for Easter camping. The article said, “For some families, Easter camping dates back to more than 50 years, and the tradition starts in earnest this weekend. Tents began dotting the shoreline as early as last week at Cramer Park, Southgate Beach, Butler Bay, Marley Beach, Salt River, Target Wall Beach, Cane Bay and other beaches around the island.”
The campers will enjoy their temporary residence in these campsite until at least Easter Monday, with some staying even longer. Read the full article here.