Emancipation Day 2026 Celebrations to Honor Freedom and Heritage
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- July 31st 2026
Saint Lucia’s Emancipation Day 2026 celebrations officially begin on August 1 with the ringing of freedom bells, followed by a month-long programme of activities. Events include the Emancipation Day Lecture, tributes to ancestors and historical figures, a book launch, treasure hunt, poetry challenge, Emancipation Markets and the closing La Woz Gwan Fete celebration.
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