Last Updated on August 19, 2024, 1:25 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: St Kitts and Nevis is all set to celebrate its 41st Independence Day and the government has announced a spectacular list of events to mark the celebration.
This year, the celebrations are being held under the theme ‘Together, A People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41,’ highlighting the unity among the citizens.
The festivities are set to kick off on August 28, 2024 and will continue till October 27, 2024, offering two months of exciting and patriotic events, with everyone enjoying the rich culture and tradition of St Kitts and Nevis.
The official calendar for the Independence Day events has been launched and the complete list is as follows:
- 28 August 2024
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 1: “Guns Down, Independence Up: Securing St Kitts and Nevis Future”
- 30 August 2024
National Colours Day #1 (WEAR GREEN)
- 31 August 2024
National Tree Planting Day
- 02 September 2024
New School Year Begins
- 04 September 2024
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 2: “Healing Wounds: Exploring Reparations for St Kitts and Nevis”
- 05 September 2024
Cabinet Primary School Visits (East Zone)
- 06 September 2024
National Colours Day #2 (WEAR YELLOW)
National Sneaker Day
- 07 September 2024
Creative Power Gala & Awards Show
Caribbean Wellness Day Wellness Activity
Nevis Marathon and Running Festival
- 08 September 2024
East Basseterre Festival 2024 (sept 7-29)
- 10 September 2024
26th Prime Minister’s Lecture Series
9th OECS Ministers Education and Social Development Meeting
- 11 September 2024
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 3: “Youthquake: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders”
Cabinet Primary School Visits (West Zone)
- 12 September 2024
Cabinet Primary School Visits (Basseterre Zone)
America’s Netball Men’s Championship (sept 12-14)
Visions of Independence: A Celebration Through Local Art by Local Artists Collective
Unsung Heroes Awards
- 13 September 2024
National Colours Day #3 (WEAR WHITE)
National Youth Rally
- 14 September 2024
TASTE SKN (sept 14-21)
St Kitts and Nevis Diaspora Conference 2024 (sept 14-18)
Men in Aprons
King Amongst Kings Calypso Extravaganza by Trail Life, VI & Fete Warriors Promotions
Independence Freedom Concert
- 15 September 2024
National Service of Gratitude & Gospel Concert
- 16 September 2024
National Heroes Day
Heroes’ day Observances
Wreath Laying & Recognition Ceremony
Announcement of National Honours
Community Flag Raising Ceremonies
Rotary Club of St Kitts Annual Fun Car Treasure Hunt and BBQ
- 17 September 2024
Cabinet Visits to High Schools & CFBC
- 18 September 2024
PATRIOTIC DAT (WEAR YOUR NATIONAL COLOURS)
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 4: “O Land of Beauty: Building Resilient Isle”
Patriotic Day Fair
Schools’ Treat & Patriotic Programmes
A Night with DJ Tero & EBJ Harmonics
Independence Cocktail by Nevis Chapter of Chamber of Industry & Commerce
- 19 September 2024
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Ceremonial Parade
Governor-General’s Cocktail
The St George’s Mothers Union Breakfast
Independence Parade and Awards Ceremony
Toast to the Nation
Deputy Governor-General’s Cocktail
- 20 September 2024
National Colours Day #4 (WEAR BLACK)
Drill Competition
- 21 September 2024
Independence Street Fair
Flowers, Foods, and Flags by St Kitts Flower Arrangers Association
SKN Independence Flavours by Carambola Beach Club
- 22 September 2024
Pathfinder Expo by St Kitts Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinder Clubs
Night under the Stars by Vigil Hodge & Symphony Band
Drag Racing
- 25 September 2024
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 5: “CCJ vs. Privy Council- The Battle for Justice”
Creative Canvas: Celebrating Student Artistry by the Verchilds High School Industrial Art Department
- 26 September 2024
Independence Elocution Competition
Youth Impact Awards Ceremony
- 27 September 2024
National Colours Day #5 (WEAR RED)
- 28 September 2024
Brimstone Hill Run for the Fit & Fearless
- 29 September 2024
Splendour in September- Empire Wear Fashion Show
Gospel Concert
- 30 September 2024
CTU ICT Week 2024 (sept 30-oct 05)
- 02 October 2024
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
–EPISODE 5: “Digital Transformation: Connecting Our Digital Dots”
- 03 October 2024
Independence Elocution Competition (FINAL)
- 27 October 2024
Night of Dance
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