Weekend Activities to Begin Celebrating Belize’s Independence

September is here, and celebrations are about to kick off this weekend as we dive into Belize’s Independence month. This weekend is set to be a blast with music, laughter, and plenty of fun. Events this weekend are lined up to honour our beautiful country. It is not a weekend you want to spend home, it is one to spend out and about showing your Belizean pride! So if you’re wondering what to do and where to go, here are some ideas: 

August 30 & 31, 2024 (Belize City)

• Event: Sir Barry Bowen Belikin Bash
• Location: Marion Jones Sporting Complex
• Time: 6 PM
• Admission: Paid

August 31, 2024 (Belize City)

• Event: Carnival King and Queen Competition
• Location: Marion Jones Sporting Complex
• Time: 5 PM
• Admission: Paid

September 1, 2024 (Belize City)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Location: Flag Monument
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free.

September 1, 2024 (Belmopan)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Launch of Belmopan Calendar of Events 
• Location: BNE Roundabout 
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free

September 1, 2024 (San Ignacio and Santa Elena)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Location: Town Hall Roof Top 
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free

September 1, 2024 (Benque Viejo)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Location: Town Council 
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free

August 21, 2024 (Orange Walk)

• Event: Fiesta FM Anniversary 
• Location: Fort Cairns Market
• Time: 10 AM 
• Admission: Free

September 1, 2024 (Orange Walk)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Location: Town Hall 
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free

September 1, 2024 (Dangriga)

• Event: National Flag Day Flag Raising Ceremony 
• Location: Town Council 
• Time: 6 AM
• Admission: Free