Emancipation Day 2015 Celebrated On St. Maarten Wednesday
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Under the theme, "Emancipation from within, the Voice of Our People," Emancipation was observed yesterday, July 1st.
The day started with a reenactment of Diamond Hill Estate run at 12 mid night marking the official of the day. However, the day climaxed with several activities at the Emilio Wilson Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Those activities include among others, speeches by government officials.
Prior to this, several drums bands dressed in their attire, including Generation New Status marched from Marigot Hill to the park.
It was the 4th time that residents had the opportunity to officially observe the day as a holiday.
On hand for the occasion at the Emilio Wilson Park were among others, Members of Parliament, the Prime Minister of St Read more
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