Just as July is a time to celebrate independence and heritage in the United States, we do the same here on St. Croix! Four times a year, the St. Croix community comes together to celebrate at a street festival called “Jump Up”, and July’s Jump Up is all about celebrating heritage and tradition. On the night of Jump Up, various vendors selling local food & drink, souvenirs, and handcrafted items can be found lining the streets. Steel drum musicians fill the streets with music,