September is a big deal in Belize, September 21st is Belize’s Independence Day and this year Belizeans will be celebrating 29 years of Independence. The first holiday that is celebrated in September is the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day on September 10th but the festivities start as soon as September does with various activities happening all over the country and going through Independence Day on the 21st.
The more traditional activities during September include, Queen of the Bay Pageant, Parades and live musical concerts, but there are educational and entertaining events happening all over the country. This year the theme that has been selected is “United and Proud – Moving Forward – I Am Belize.”
If you find yourself in Belize this year during September make sure to get to one of these celebratory events this month. Some of the upcoming events for this week include;
- “29 Artists 29 Works 29 Years” National Collection of Art Exhibition
Wednesday, Sept. 1st to Thursday, Sept. 30th (9:00am – 6:00pm)
Location: Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, Belize City - Opening of September Celebrations
Wednesday, Sept. 1st 6:00pm
Location: Central Park, Corozal District - Opening of Belmopan September Celebrations
Friday, Sept. 3rd 6:00pm
Location: Independence Plaza, Belmopan - DJ’s Faceoff Competition
Saturday, Sept. 4th 6:00pm
Location: Central Park, Corozal District - Carnival King and Queen Competition
Saturday, Sept. 4th 7:00pm
Location: MCC Grounds, Belize City - Queen of the Bay
Saturday, Sept. 4th 7:00pm
Location: Sports Complex, Punta Gorda - Queen of the Bay Pageant
Saturday, Sept. 4th 7:00pm
Location: Civic Center, Belize City - Rotary Club Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 4th 7:00pm
Location: George Price Center, Belmopan - Miss San Pedro Pageant
Saturday, Sept. 4th 8:00pm
Location: Old Football Field, San Pedro - Lionman Triathlon
Sunday, Sept. 5th 7:00am
Sandlighters Promenade-Newtown Barracks, Belize City
For registration information visit www.belizetriathlon.com - Sports Day
Sunday, Sept. 5th 10:00am
Andres Campos Civic Center, Corozal District - Culture Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 5th 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Drums of Our Fathers, Dangriga - Francis Reneau Piano Concert
Sunday, Sept. 5th 6:00pm
George Price Center, Belmopan
Please check back for upcoming events next week and for more detailed information about Belize’s September Celebrations please visit; http://www.septembercelebrations.com/
If you are lucky enough to take part in any of these events please leave a comment and let us all know what your experience was like.