How is Independence Day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago?

A military parade through the streets during the day and fireworks displays at the major boroughs and cities in the night. National awards for service are also conferred at this time. read more

Independence day, 31st August in Trinidad & Tobago is a public holiday so people like to relax and enjoy their day away from work. If the weather is fine, some of them go to the beach or go out to restaurants with family and friends. read more

Dates for Independence Day - Trinidad and Tobago, 2018, 2019 and other years. read more

Independence Day is Trinidad and Tobago's National Day and is always celebrated on 31 August. This public holiday marks Trinidad and Tobago's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. History of Independence Day. Trinidad was one of the first islands to encounter Europeans when Christopher Columbus landed on 31 July 1498. read more