Dominica's Independence Celebrations

On November 3rd, 1978 Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain and became an independent republic within the Commonwealth.

As well as celebrating Independence, this holiday is also used to celebrate our unique Creole culture, with colourful events such as Heritage Day, Creole Day and the Market Day With A Difference.

In 2008, Dominica celebrated 30 Years of Independence "Reunion 2008: Celebrating the Journey Together." Visit the Reunion Website for more information on Reunion Events.

Click here for the Independence Schedule of Events

Dominica's Independence Celebrations
September-November 2009
"Celebrating Progress & Development"

Calendar of Events

Creole Wear (with Shapo Pai!)
09-Oct-09
Creole Wear (with Shapo Pai!)

Creole Wear
16-Oct-09
Creole Wear - Islandwide

Creole Wear
23-Oct-09
Creole Wear - Island wide

National Youth Rally
23-Oct-09
National Youth Rally Windsor Park Stadium at 8.00 am.

Ophelia Live Concert
23-Oct-09
Event takes place at Krazy Kokonut from 8:30 pm. Buy your tickets in advance at Frontline or Depex. Tickets cost $40.

National Flag Day
23-Oct-09
Show Your National Pride - Display the Dominica Flag!

Market Day With a Difference - Portsmouth & Marigot
24-Oct-09
Experience Market Day With a Difference in the north at Portsmouth & Marigot.

Pioneers of Calypso Concert
24-Oct-09
The event takes place at the Newtown Savannah

Ti Matador Pageant 2K9
24-Oct-09
The Ti Matador Pageant takes place at Krazy Kokonuts from 3 pm. Tickets cost $10 and $15 VIP.

Heritage Day - Giraudel/Eggleston
25-Oct-09
Visit Graudel/Eggleston on Dominica's southeast coast for the 2009 Heritage Day festivities. More about Giraudel/Eggleston...
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Lime Creole in the Park (Day 1)
26-Oct-09
Week of Creole events, music, food and culture, held in the Botanical Gardens. October 26th to 29th, 2009 from Noon to 7 pm.

Steelband Festival
26-Oct-09
Don't miss this celebration of steel pan - on the Roseau Bayfront 7.30 pm.

Lime Creole in the Park (Day 2)
27-Oct-09
Week of Creole events, music, food and culture, held in the Botanical Gardens. October 26th to 29th, 2009 from Noon to 7 pm.

Traditional Culture Night
28-Oct-09
Creole Fun on the Bayfront, Roseau 7.30 pm.

Lime Creole in the Park (Day 3)
28-Oct-09
Week of Creole events, music, food and culture, held in the Botanical Gardens. October 26th to 29th, 2009 from Noon to 7 pm.

Lime Creole in the Park (Day 4)
29-Oct-09
Week of Creole events, music, food and culture, held in the Botanical Gardens. October 26th to 29th, 2009 from Noon to 7 pm.

National Wob Dwiyet Pageant
29-Oct-09
National Wob Dwiyet Pageant at the Old Mill Cultural Center, Canefield from 8.30 pm

Creole Dress Parade
30-Oct-09
Creole Dress Parade - Roseau11.00 am.

Creole Day
30-Oct-09
The day to wear, speak and celebrate Creole culture.

Market Day with a Difference - Roseau
31-Oct-09
The Roseau Market is at its best with fruits & vegetables. Stalls are decorated in madras and the market hucksters are dressed in traditional Creole wear.

Creole Bord La Mer
01-Nov-09
Creole Celebrations along the Bayfront in Roseau from 6 am (following the World Creole Music Festival) until 6 pm. Creole food, music, dancing and more.

Creole in the North
02-Nov-09
Creole in the North

National Cultural Gala
03-Nov-09
Held in the Botanic Gardens from 3.00 pm, the National Cultural Gala showcases Dominica's heritage & culture. Creole food, National Wear, Traditional Dancing, Jing Ping Music... it's all here.

National Day of Independence - National Day Parade
03-Nov-09
Public Holiday
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National Day of Community Service
04-Nov-10
Public Holiday
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