Saint Lucia to host 45th Independence Celebration 2024, Know deets

Saint Lucia is all set to celebrate its 45th Independence with the series of events from January 28 to April 6, 2024,

Tuesday, 23rd January 2024

Saint Lucia to host 45th Independence Celebration 2024

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Saint Lucia is all set to celebrate its 45th Independence with the series of events from January 28 to April 6, 2024, under the theme, “Douvan Ansanm: Building a nation through unity, Resilience and Creativity.” This exciting array of events, celebrations, and activities will bring the communities together and encourage them to participate with pride in the 45th Independence celebrations. These events will be organised in an effective partnership with the Ministry of Tourism in Saint Lucia, the Government of Saint Lucia and OPM Saint Lucia. The celebration will be opened on January 28 with an independence Bato Relay, which will be organised at the Forestierre Playing Field in the Morning. Following this, the other events are scheduled from February 1 to April 6 and will be conducted at different venues with the given dates and information. On Monday, the official 45 National and Fringe Calendar of Activities for 2024 was released via social media handles. The organisers have invited the people and encouraged them to grace the event with their presence. "Be part of this year’s celebrations! There’s something for everyone," they added.

Here's the complete Calender for 45th Independence activities in 2024:

Sunday, January 28: Independence Bato Relay Launch at Forestierre Playing Field
Thursday, February 1: National Awards of Excellence, Live on NTN
Sunday, February 4-24: Alternative Sports, Island Wide
Friday, February 16: Praise and Worship Ecumenical Service at Marchand Sacred Heart Parish
Friday, February 16: Kabouve Expo at House of Parliament's Car Park
Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17: Business Expo Independence Village at Constitution Park/ William Peter Boulevard
Friday, February 17 to 20: District Rallies Islandwide
Saturday, February 17: 42nd National Sports Awards Live on NTN
Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18: Independence Service/Mass all Denominations
Monday, February 19: National Colour's Day
Wednesday, February 21: Special Sitting of Parliament at the House of Parliament
Wednesday, February 21: Independence Lecture at Finance Administration Centre
Wednesday, February 21: Closing Ceremony Independence Baton Relay at Pointe Seraphine, Castries
Wednesday, February 21: Flag Raising and Fireworks Display at Castries Gros Islet, Soufriere, Vieux Fort
Wednesday, February 21: Creative Exports, NTN, Four-part series
Thursday, February 22: Military Parade at Soufriere Mini Station
Thursday, February 22: Independence Celebratory Rally at Soufriere Mini Station
Thursday, February 22: Independence Showcase at Soufriere Mini Station
Thursday, February 22: Seafood Fest at Castries Fisheries Complex
Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25: Independence Drags at the Base, Vieux Fort
Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25: National Service Day at Private and Public Organisations
Sunday, March 17: Investiture Ceremony, Live on NTN
Sunday, February 4: Relay for Life at the Sab, Vigie
Saturday, February 10: Legacy Calypso Show at Pavilion on Rodney Bay
Friday, February 16: Wreath Laying Ceremony at Dereck Walcott Square
Saturday, February 17: Miss Independence Youth Development Pageant at Soufriere Mini Station
Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18: Around the Island Independence Challenge Islandwide
Friday, February 23: Flavours of Saint Lucia Independence Food Truck Culinary Competition at Bel Jou Hotel
Saturday, February 24 and March 2: Independence Pan Jam at Constitution Park and Vieux Fort Square
Sunday, February 25: Independence Gospel Concert at Gros Islet Human Resource Development Centre
Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25: Independence Games at Soufriere Mini Station/ George Odlum Stadium
Saturday, April 6: Take Over Tent (TOT) 40th Anniversary Celebrations at TBA