Saint Lucia's 45th Independence Gala set to take place on Feb 24 in Ottawa

The Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto is all set to host the grand gala of the country's 45th Independence Anniversary. The event will be held on February 24, 2024, at 6 pm EST at the Preston Event Centre, Ottawa.

This grand gala celebration is being hosted to celebrate 45 years of the island nation's independence from Britain. Since 1979, the country is celebrating its independence on February 22 every year.

The Anniversary Gala in Ottawa, Canada, will be hosted by the Saint Lucia Ottawa Association under the patronage of the Consul General of Saint Lucia to Toronto - Henry Mangal.

The association also invited all the Saint Lucians living in Canada to join this prestigious event. As per the information, interested individuals need to purchase tickets beforehand for entry to this event. The early bird tickets cost at $90 for seniors, $95 for adults and $60 for children (under 18) During the celebration, the keynote address will be given by H.E. Julian Dubois - Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs. In addition to this, the entertainment will be provided by Robbie and the Hibiscus Jamz Band, while music will be managed by Hypnotix Sounds throughout the event.

The Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto announced that to purchase tickets or for more information, individuals can reach out to the SLOA team directly via Tel: (613) 295-9986 or (613) 882-4045 or email at info@stluciaottawa.com.

The officials asked everyone to mark their calendars, reserve their spots, share and join the ultimate celebrations.

This event will be perfect for the Saint Lucian diaspora living in Canada to celebrate the country's independence and feel like being at home away from home.

The Consulate will also host the celebrations in Mississauga as well on March 2 at the Luxe Convention Centre to make it easy for the nationals of Saint Lucia to join the festivities at their own convenience.