Every September 19, Kittitians and Nevisians gather to commemorate their independence from Great Britain.
Today, St. Kitts and Nevis remains part of the British Commonwealth. However, the sister islands have their own lively culture, and at no time is it more evident than on Independence Day.
True to its jubilant nature, the day's events are spontaneous, changing on a yearly basis. The one constant is Basseterre's military parade; the country's sitting Prime Minister delivers an annual Independence Day speech before kicking off a procession of uniformed personnel and marching bands.
The parade is part of a two-day Community Festival: Other events, including calypso shows, colorful dance processions, youth concerts, and more fill the schedule. With its vibrancy, it’s as if Carnival came early.
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