Trinidad and Tobago Overseas Missions and Diaspora Organizations across the globe have been engaged in the planning and execution of activities in commemoration of the 61st Anniversary of Independence of Trinidad and Tobago which will be celebrated on Thursday 31st August, 2023. The celebrations encompass a variety of cultural performances, exhibitions, receptions, illuminations of buildings, religious services, and interactive activities to mark this auspicious event and to enhance this country’s relationship with our Diaspora.
The activities/events to be undertaken by the Trinidad and Tobago Missions for the 61st Anniversary of Independence are listed below:
Brazil: Brasilia
31st Aug., 2023 Reception Ambassador’s Official Residence
Canada: Toronto, Ontario
19th Aug., 2023 Diamond Jubilee Cricket Rematch Brampton
26th & 27th Aug., 2023 Trinbago Toronto Festival Yonge-Dundas Square
26th Aug., 2023 Special illumination of landmarks CN Tower, Mississauga Clock Tower and
Brampton City Hall
30th Aug., 2023 Flag Raising Scarborough, Brampton and Mississagua
30th Aug., 2023 Trinidad and Tobago Association of Mississauga Celebration Square
Ontario - Flag Raising Ceremony
31st Aug., 2023 Trinidad and Tobago Association of Mississauga Celebration Square
Ontario – Flag Raising Ceremony Brampton City Hall
31st Aug., 2023 Flag Raising Ceremony Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough
Canada: Trinbago Association of Saskatchewan
26th Aug., 2023 Flag Raising Ceremony Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Regina
16th Sept., 2023 Flag Raising Ceremony City Hall, Saskatoon
Canada: Ottawa
31st Aug., 2023 Hoisting of the National Flag Ottawa City Hall
Canada: The Trinidad and Tobago Society in Winnipeg, Manitoba
26th Aug., 2023 Commemoration Brunch Caribbean Cultural Centre, 1100 Fife Avenue
31st Aug., 2023 Flag Raising City Hall of Winnipeg and the
Winnipeg Legislative Building
China: Beijing
26th August, 2023 Hosted “Brunch with D’ Trinis” Beijing, China
26th August, 2023 T&T Independence Day Party at Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
“Three Little Birds” Restaurant
Costa Rica: San José
30th Aug., 2023 Reception featuring Devon Seale The Official Residence
Guyana: Georgetown
30th Aug., 2023 Illumination of Chancery Building Georgetown, Guyana
Jamaica: Kingston
30th Aug., 2023 Open Day The Chancery, Kingston, Jamaica
South Africa: Pretoria
1st. Sept., 2023 National Day High Commissioner’s Official Residence
United Kingdom: London
1st Sept., 2023 Evensong (Religious Service) Westminster Abbey
3rd Sept., 2023 Interfaith Service St. Peter’s Easton Square Church, London
United States of America:
Consulate General, New York
18th Aug., 2023 Stakeholders tour of Mass Camps and Pan Yards 684 Linden BLVD (Cor. Schenectady Ave.)
19th Aug., 2023 TATUCA 61st Independence Scholarship Ball Elegant Antuns, 96-43 Springfield Blvd.,
Queens
20th Aug., 2023 Queens Street Naming Queens, New York
25th Aug., 2023 All US Caribbean, hosts Independence Celebration Philadelphia City Hall
26th Aug., 2023 Independence Football Classic Meerrick Blvd, Jamaica Queens
27th Aug., 2023 Point Fortin Borough Day Independence Day Celebration Canarsie Brooklyn
27th Aug., 2023 Family Day/Trinidad and Tobago 61st Independence Celebration: Baisely Pond Park - Bbq
27th Aug., 2023 Independence Church Service Ave D, Brooklyn Ny
28th Aug., 2023 Independence Ceremony City hall Stamford, CT
30th Aug., 2023 Unity Sports and Cultural Event Boston
30th & 31st Aug., 2023 T&T Sporting and Cultural Alliance NA, Boston
J'ouvert Carnival Committee and Friends,
61st Independence Day Celebration Dorchester, Massachusetts
31st Aug., 2023 Mayor of Boston hosts Flag Raising ceremony City Hall, jointly with the Mayor of
Boston, Congress Street, Boston
8th Sept., 2023 Apostolic Caribbean Christians
Independence Flag raising Ceremony at Hempstead Washington St. New York NY 11550
28th Sept.,2023 Independence Award Ceremony jointly with CLACC-C and Coral Reef
Florida: Miami
31st Aug., 2023 Illuminating of Freedom Tower Miami 600 Biscayne Blvd.
Florida: Trinidad and Tobago Independence Ball Committee
19th Aug., 2023 20th Annual Independence Ball Charles F Dodge City Centre, Pembroke Pines
Washington D.C.
29th Aug. 2023 Pre-recorded Independence Interview The Chancery, Washington D.C.
(to be aired on 2nd Sept., 2023)
30th Aug., 2023 Toast to the Nation The Chancery, Washington D.C.
Early Sept., 2023 Independence Celebration & Amazon Headquarters
Cultural Presentation
11th Sept., 2023 Pre-recorded Independence Interview The Chancery, Washington D.C.
22nd Sept., 2023 Trini Diaspora Lime “We Ting” The Chancery, Washington D.C.
24th Sept., 2023 Inter-faith Church Service Episcopal Church, Silver Spring
