On Thursday 22^nd February 2024, the Government and people of Saint Lucia will proudly commemorate our 45^th year of nationhood, under the theme, “Douvan Ansanm: Building a Nation through Unity, Resilience, and Creativity”.

We invite you to join us at the following events, which will be taking place in Canada, in observance of our beloved nation’s 45^th Anniversary of Independence:

Toronto

Event:   Thanksgiving Church Service & Reception
Host: Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto
Date: Saturday, 17^th February 2024
Venue:  St. Elizabeth of Hungary R.C. Church
Location: 432 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON M2N 3B7
Time: 3:00 p.m. Est.

Event:   National Independence Baton Relay
Host: Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto
Date: Monday, 19^th February 2024
Venue:  Consulate General of Saint Lucia
Location:  60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5
Time: 12:00 noon Est.

Event:  Flag Raising Ceremony & Reception
Host: Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto
Date: Thursday, 22^nd February 2024
Venue:  Podium Roof – City Hall
Location: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
Time: 12:00 noon Est.

Event:  Independence Gala
Hosts: Saint Lucia Toronto Association
Date: Saturday, 2^nd March 2024
Venue:  Luxe Convention Centre
Location:  5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7
Time:  6:00 p.m. Est.
Tickets/Reservations:

• E-transfer: finance@stluciatoronto.org
• Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/saint-lucias-45th-anniversary-of-independence-gala-tickets-723785721577

Ottawa

Event:  Independence Gala
Host: Saint Lucia-Ottawa Association
Date: Saturday, 24^th February 2024
Venue: Preston Event Centre
Time: 6:00 p.m. Est.
Tickets/Reservations: Tel: (613) 265-9986 or (613) 882-4045 | Email: info@stluciaottawa.com
 

Calgary

Event:  Independence Gala
Host: Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association
Date: Saturday, 09^th March 2024
Venue:  TBA
Time:   TBA
Tickets/Reservations: TBA

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The Consulate General of Saint Lucia extends an invitation to you, your family, and your friends, to celebrate Independence 45 with us, in Canada. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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