Battle of St. George’s Caye Day 2015
As one of many significant onsets of Belize’s evolution, the “Battle of St. George’s Caye” is a commemoration of unity and patriotism celebrated annually on September 10th!
Beckoning the festive mood of ALL, there’s plenty to enjoy, and it all takes place in Belize City!
10th September Activities:
- “10th of September Official Ceremony” at the Memorial Park (9:00 a.m.)
- “Citizens Parade” throughout the Principal Streets (10:00 a.m.)
- “10th BRAM & Multicultural Fair” at the ITVET (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Under the theme “BELIZE RENEWED: CONFIDENT, COMPETITIVE, COMMITTED”, you can discover how to be!
History:
September 10th, 2015, marks the 217th Anniversary of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye!
Did-you-know Belize was once named “British Honduras” under its then British Colony?
There’s a lot you probably never knew about Belize’s past, and the Battle (between the Baymens and the Spanish invaders) on St. George’s Caye September 3rd – 10th, 1798, is only one of its historical milestone to discover…
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