St. John Celebration 2026 honoree Tischelle Knight is surprised with a gift from her daughter, Tijmah Knight, during the opening of Celebration Village on Saturday night. The emotional tribute highlighted a lifetime of music, family and community as the beloved soca singer was recognized for her contributions to St. John and the Virgin Islands. (Source photo by Judi Shimel) The opening of the Village for St. John Celebration 2026 began with a celebration of music, song and family tradition.