GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 
Press Contact: 
Ryan Nugent 
Director of Communications 
Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov 
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
 
For Immediate Release:24 April 2023 
 
DHS Senior Citizens Affairs shares rules and procedures for 
Senior Citizen 2023 VI Carnival Parade stand entry.  
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), 
Division of Senior Citizen Affairs (SCA), in advance of the St. Thomas Carnival 2023, is 
advising the community of the following  rules and procedures regarding entry into the 
Senior Citizens parade route stand.  
  1. Senior ID or official ID must be shown upon entry. 
  2.  All persons must be 65 years and above. 
  3.  No children allowed in the senior stand. 
  4. No alcohol allowed in senior stand. 
There are no reservations needed. Entry into the Senior stand will be determined on 
a “First Come First Serve”.  No additional entry will be permitted once all seats are 
filled for the safety of all VIDHS staff, volunteers, and seniors.  
Thank you for your cooperation and usual assistance. 
  
For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, 
www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin 
Islands Department of Human Services.  
 
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members 
in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we 
act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-
judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources.  
 
The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, 
and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the 
government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as 
possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. 
 
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