St Kitts and Nevis have started a series of events commemorating the celebration of the four decades of becoming an independent country. The celebration commenced under the theme: “Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40”.
Further, The celebration for the fortieth year of being an independent nation for the twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis started with the official launch of the Independence 40 Celebration calendar of events on Friday, July 14, 2023
The celebration of four decades of Nationhood
SATURDAY JULY 15
- Launch of National Song Competition
THURSDAY JULY 20
- Conversations-Reflections and the Way Forward
TUESDAY AUGUST 01
- Christena Disaster Memorial Service
SATURDAY AUGUST 26
- National Tree Planting Day
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 01
- National Colours Day #1 (Wear Green)
- National Health Symposium
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 02
- East Basseterre Festival 2023 (Sept 02-Sep 30)
- MOVEMENTS by SKNAAA
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 04
- NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
WEDNESDAY, September 06
- Seniors Fun Day
THURSDAY, September 07:
- Cabinet Primary School Visits [East Zone)
- Nations League Game: St. Kitts and Nevis vs. Guadeloupe
FRIDAY, September 08:
- National Colours Day #2 (Wear yellow)
- National Sneaker Day
- Cabinet Primary School Visits [West Zone]
SATURDAY, September 09
- Caribbean Wellness Walk (Nevis)
- Cultural Bar Crawl (Nevis)
- Movies of St. Kitts and Nevis NoPAC
- Independence Street Fair & Fashion Extravaganza (St Kitts)
MONDAY, September 11
- Visits to Schools by Ministers of Government (Nevis)
- Patriotic Programmes and Treat
- for Schools
- Cabinet Primary School Visits Basseterre Zone]
TUESDAY, September 12
- Visits to Schools by Ministers of Government
- Patriotic Programmes and Treat for Schools
- Prime Minister’s Lecture Series
WEDNESDAY, September 13
- Visits to Schools by Ministers of Government
- Patriotic Programmes and Treat for Schools
- Schools in Concert-Cultural Focus
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
- Visits to Schools by Ministers of Government (Nevis)
- Patriotic Programmes and Independence Treat for Schools (Nevis)
- Cultural Night and Fashion Show (Nevis)
- Cabinet Visits to High Schools, AVEC & CFBC (St Kitts)
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
- National Colours Day #3 (Wear Black) (St Kitts and Nevis)
- Visits to Schools by Ministers of Government, Patriotic Programmes and Independence Treat for Schools (Nevis)
- Launch of Commemorative Stamp Competition (St Kitts and Nevis
- Schools’ Patriotic Programmes (St Kitts)
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
- NATIONAL HEROES DAY
- Community Day
- Inter-Organisational Sports Meet
- National Heroes Day Concert
- Heroes Day Observances
- Announcement of National Honours
- Community Flag Raising Ceremonies
- Wreath Laying & Recognition Ceremony (C. A. Paul Southwell Bust)
- Belle Patel
- Lite Fitness Centre Classique Fitness Showcase
- Shades of Pink-by Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support Group
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17
- Independence Drag Race Nevis
- Nevis Symphonic Band Recital
- National Service of Gratitude & Gospel Concert
- Independence Heritage EXPO
- Summer in September-Fashion Show with Movado Modeling Agency
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18
- Patriotic Day
- Ceremonial Parade [night]
- Heritage EXPO
- Independence Parade and Awards Ceremony
- Toast to the Nation
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
- INDEPENDENCE DAY
- Family Funday
- Independence Cocktail Reception
- Governor-General’s Cocktail
- The St. George’s Mothers Union Breakfast
- Biss Beach by Carambola
- Independence Scenic Railway Tour
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22
- National Colours Day #4 (Wear White)
- Drill Competition
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23
- Flowers, Food & Flag-by St. Kitts Flower Arrangers Association
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
- Independence Mini Triathlon
- “Schools on Steel – Steel Pan Recital
- Flamboyant Fashion Show
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28
- Youth Impact Awards
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29
- National Colours Day #5 (WEAR RED)
- Building Awareness for Change Parade
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30
- Brimstone Hill Run for the Fit & Fearless 2023
- Independence 40 Concert
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15
- Independence 40 Musical
