Belize Independence Day!
Whether you’re in Belize City or anywhere across the country, Independence Day delivers a memorable experience. Belize September Celebrations paint the country in red, white, and blue, with several events building anticipation for this pivotal day. The atmosphere is filled with an infectious energy only Belize can offer. Forums, exhibitions, concerts, St. George’s Caye Day Parades, and the Belize City Carnival Road March lead up to Independence Day.
The excitement brews on the night of 20 September. It’s a night of musical performances, including cultural dances and patriotic songs. When the clock strikes midnight, the flag flies high with the backdrop of fireworks.
Wherever you are, get ready for a full day of festivities, starting with official ceremonies and followed by colorful street events and parades. Every city, town, and even some villages hold an Independence Day Ceremony and a Citizen’s Parade; however, the official state ceremony takes place at Independence Plaza in Belmopan City.
For a full breakdown of everything happening to celebrate Independence Day, check out the National Celebrations Calendar of Events!
Enjoy this special day with the people of Belize, one nation united in diversity!
Learn more about Belize’s journey to independence:
- 1862 – Belize became a British colony.
- 1954 – Universal Adult Suffrage
- 1964 – Self-governance
- 1973 – The country officially changed its name from British Honduras to Belize
- 21 September, 1981 – Belize gained independence from Britain