St Kitts and Nevis: The twin-island Federation will celebrate the 41 years of its Independence from the United Kingdom in 2024. Under the theme- “Together, A People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41,” the calendar of the activities has been launched in St Kitts and Nevis.
The celebration will kick off on August 28, 2024, with the conversation on the selected topic called, “Guns Down, Independence Up: Securing St Kitts and Nevis Future.” The aim behind the event is to promote a non-violent approach and enhance the safety and security of the citizens.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, the first segment of the “National Colours Day” will take place in which citizens will be invited in green attires. Independence will be celebrated with National Tree Planting Day and the Caribbean Premier League T20 on August 31, 2024.
The second match of CPL T20 for St Kitts and Nevis is scheduled to be held on September 1, 2024, as part of the Independence celebration. The month of September will feature unique events to celebrate the culture and ethnicity of the Federation.
Schedule for Independence celebration includes:
On September 2, 2024: New School Year Begins
On September 3, 2024: Seniors Independence Cultural Celebration
On September 4, 2024: Conversations and CPL T20 Match
On September 5, 2024: Cabinet Primary School Visits (East Zone)
On September 6, 2024: National Colours Day (Yellow Day), National Sneaker Day, CPL T20 – Patriots vs Royals
SATURDAY 07 SEPTEMBER: Creative Power Gala & Awards Show, Caribbean Wellness Day Wellness Activity, Nevis Marathon and Running Festival by Nevis Multisports and It’s A Nevis Knock Out by SKN Moves
SUNDAY 08 SEPTEMBER
* CPL T20 – Patriots vs Falcons
* East Basseterre Festival 2024 (Sept 8th – 29th)
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
* 26th Prime Minister’s Lecture Series
* 9th OECS Ministers Education and Social Development Meeting (Sept 10th-12th)
WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
* Episode 3: “Youthquake: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders”
* Cabinet Primary School Visits (West Zone)
* Patriotic Programmes and Ministerial Visits to Schools (Sept 11-18)
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
* Cabinet Primary School Visits (Basseterre Zone)
* Americas Netball Men’s Championship (Sept 12-14)
* Visions of Independence: A Celebration Through
* Local Art by Local Artists Collective
* Unsung Heroes Award
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
* National Colours Day #3 (Wear White)
* National Youth Rally
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
* TASTE SKN (Sept 14th – 21st)
* St. Kitts and Nevis Diaspora Conference 2024
(Sept 14th-18th)
* Men in Aprons
* King Amongst Kings Calypso Extravaganza by Trail Life, VI & Fete Warriors Promotions
* Independence Freedom Concert
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
* National Service of Gratitude & Gospel Concert
* Belle Pastel by Study It Ent
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
* NATIONAL HEROES DAY
* Heroes’ Day Observances
* Wreath Laying & Recognition Ceremony (C. A. Paul Southwell Bust)
* Announcement of National Honours
* Community Flag Raising Ceremonies
* Rotary Club of St. Kitts Annual Fun Car
* Treasure Hunt and BBQ
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
* Cabinet Visits to High Schools & CFBC
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
* PATRIOTIC DAY (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
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
* 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
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
* National Colours Day #4
(WEAR BLACK)
* Drill Competition
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
* Independence Street Fair
* Flowers, Food, and Flags by St. Kitts Flower
Arrangers Association
* SKN Independence FLAVOURS by Carambola Beach Club
SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
* Pathfinder Expo by St. Kitts Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinder Clubs
* Night under the Stars by Virgil Hodge & Symphony Band
* Drag Racing by Drag Racing Unit
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
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
THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
* Independence Elocution Competition (Eliminations)
* Youth Impact Awards Ceremony
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
* National Colours Day #5
(WEAR RED)
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
* Brimstone Hill Run for the Fit & Fearless
SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
* Splendour in September – Empire Wear Fashion Show
* Gospel Concert
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
* CTU ICT Week 2024 (Sept 30 – Oct 5)
WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBER
CONVERSATIONS: Reflections & The Way Forward
* Episode 6: “Digital Transformation:
Connecting Our Digital Dots”
THURSDAY 03 OCTOBER
* Independence Elocution Competition (FINAL)
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
* Night of Dance
