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Battle of St George's Caye
Community and Society
Annual Flag-Raising ceremony kicks off September Celebrations in San Pedro
September is here, bringing with it the patriotic celebrations commemorating the 224th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and Belize’s 41st Independence Day celebration. The patriotic month was welcomed across the country with the annual flag-raising ceremony. In San Pedro Town the San Pedro Town Council held the annual ceremony at 6AM on September 1st at Central Park. The event saw the presence of local authorities and proud Belizeans who together sang the national anthem while the flag was hoisted.
Sports
Save the dates; 501 Fight Night I: Genesis coming to San Pedro in September
For the first time since the height of the pandemic, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye will be the venue for a spectacular Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight night dubbed 501 Fight Night I: Genesis. The event will take place on the patriotic anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye on September 10th at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Doors will open at 5PM for a night of adrenaline with eight different fights.
Community and Society
Islanders report a quiet holiday weekend in San Pedro Town
The long holiday weekend to honor the anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye usually sees much festivity on the island. However, after the public was warned not to participate in mass gatherings and social events, the town was tranquil.
Health
Police warn against mass gatherings over the long holiday weekend
As Belizeans get ready to observe the 223rd anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and enjoy a long holiday weekend, the Belize Police Department reminds every one of the COVID-19 regulations laid down in Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 74 of 2021, which prohibits social gatherings and similar events.
Community and Society
Now Accepting Entries For the 2019 National September Celebrations Theme Competition!
All Belizeans living at home, or abroad, are invited to submit their ideas for the theme of the 2019 September Celebrations in commemoration of the 221st Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and the 38th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence.
Education
Island students demonstrate patriotism during Children’s Rally 2018
The rally is part of the September Celebration activities held countrywide, with the purpose of promoting patriotism among Belizean children.
Community and Society
Miss San Pedro 2017 Crowned at St. George’s Caye Day Parade
Virginia Vasquez crowned Miss San Pedro 2017-2018 at San Pedro's St. George’s Caye Day Parade.
Community and Society
2017 September Celebrations officially begin
Under the theme “Belize: Confronting Challenges! Celebrating Triumphs! Renewing our Resolve!”, Belizeans ushered in the most patriotic time of the year during the official launch of the 2017 September Celebrations.
