Island students celebrate Belize's 37th year of Independence
Various pre-schools in San Pedro Town joined the San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) in a patriotic parade through the main streets of the island on Thursday, September 20th. The fun display was in honor of Belize's 37th anniversary of independence on September 21st.
The parade began around 9AM, heading north on Barrier Reef Drive. Many island parents join their children in the parade, dressed in their most patriotic colors, while others gathered along the street sides of the route to get a good view.
Leading the parade was a marching band complete with dancers, followed by the different pre-schools of the island with the SPRC students ending the parade.
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Independence Eve Children's Patriotic Parade
It's our country's Independence Day Eve and the San Pedro RC School hit the streets of San Pedro and paraded in patriotic colors. The Marching Band played its melodious beats and majorettes danced gracefully to the tunes. Classes displayed their beautifully made banners with this year's theme "Belize Da Fu Wi, Now and Forever. 8867".
Happy Independence Day to all!
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Fireworks in San Pedro, Official Flag Raising Ceremony Memorial Park
Mayor's Independence Day Remarks
Ambergris Caye celebrates Belize's 37th Independence anniversary with much patriotism
Belize celebrated its 37th Independence Anniversary on Friday, September 21st, and thousands of islanders on Ambergris Caye honoured the memorable occasion with patriotic activities. Under the theme 'Belize Da Fi Wi- Now and Forever, 8867,' San Pedranos convened at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena on Thursday, September 20th for the official Independence Eve and midnight flag raising ceremonies. After ushering in Independence Day, the celebration continued on Friday with a grand parade through the main streets of San Pedro Town, culminating at the Central Park where a beach party took place until late in the evening.
As the clock ticked closer to midnight, the newly crowned Miss San Pedro 2018-2019 Chelsea Mu�oz arrived at the festivities escorted by Deputy Mayor, Ruben Gonzalez along with the San Pedro High School marching band and members of the San Pedro Dance Company. Mayor Guerrero and Heredia then inspected members of the Belize Coast Guard. Afterward, they proceeded with the midnight flag raising ceremony and the 21 gun salute.
Following the Independence Eve Celebrations, island revellers enjoyed the vibrant and colourful J'ouvert held on Friday, September 21st through the main streets of San Pedro Town. DJ Debbie, DJ Patron and DJ BIGZ kept the group dancing to the tunes of Soca and carnival hits in the early hours on Independence Day.
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A September To Remember - Fireworks, Flag Raising Ceremony & Jouvert!
A September to Remember - Celebrating our country's Independence is something rather important and there are many events leading to the grand celebration. We have combined some pictures of a few events that took place on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye commemorating our country's Independence.
San Pedro High School held a reenactment of the raising of the Belize Flag for the first time on Independence Cay 1981; the British Flag came down. Mr. Angel Nunez was the guest speaker for the event and a poster competition was held among the Freshmen Class.
The San Pedro Town Council held the Independence Eve Block Party at the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports field. The Belize Coast Guard carried out the flag raising ceremony, 21 gun salute and specatators enjoyed a colorful and bright fireworks display.
Independence Day Celebrations kicked off early on Friday, September 21, 2018 with Jouvert starting from the Old Football Field parading through the streets of San Pedro.
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