Guyana Independence Flag Raising Planning Committee - Newark

06/01/2026

On the first day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month we would like to Thank A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Vice President of Essex County Board of Commissioners, for taking the time to formally recognize both the Guyanese and Haitian Community and for continuously representing and supporting caribbean culture and community over the years!🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Your care and support for all communities is genuine and continuous. We thank you dearly! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉

06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

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05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, performed, sponsored, and helped make this celebration a success. Your presence, energy, and commitment to our culture and community made this event truly special.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our elected officials, dignitaries, community leaders, honorees, cultural performers, and special guests for helping us commemorate this historic milestone. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Diamond Natural, for sharing an inspiring message that reflected this year's theme: "Sixty Years of Independence: Reflection, Resilience, and Growth." 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

We are also grateful to the Consul General of Guyana, our sponsors and partners, the City of Newark, the Newark City Council, The Newark Times, the City of Newark's Caribbean Commission, Rutgers Alumni Association, Isle 15, and all those who worked behind the scenes to bring this event to life.

As we reflect on sixty years of independence, we celebrate not only Guyana's achievements, but also the strength, resilience, and contributions of the Guyanese people throughout the diaspora.

Thank you for helping us honor our heritage, celebrate our culture, and strengthen our community.

One People. One Nation. One Destiny. 🇬🇾

05/26/2026

Happy 60th Independence Anniversary to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana! 🇬🇾✨

Today, we proudly celebrate Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee, marking sixty years of independence, resilience, culture, and progress.

As we reflect on the sacrifices, strength, and determination of those who came before us, we also celebrate the beauty, diversity, and achievements of the Guyanese people both at home and throughout the diaspora.

From Georgetown to Newark and across the world, today is a reminder of our shared heritage, community spirit, and national pride symbolized by the Golden Arrowhead.

The Guyana Independence Flag Raising Planning Committee - Newark wishes everyone a joyful and meaningful Independence Day celebration.

We also invite everyone to continue the celebration with us at the Guyana Independence Flag Raising Ceremony Newark:

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
🕕 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Newark’s City Hall Rotunda in Newark, New Jersey

Join us for an evening of cultural celebration, community recognition, performances, and the raising of the Golden Arrowhead as we commemorate Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee.

One People. One Nation. One Destiny. 🇬🇾

Photo Credit: Visit Guyana

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Flashback to the first Independence Day: AT midnight on May 25, 1966, scores of Guyanese gathered at the Queen Elizabeth National Park (now the National Park) to cheer with joy and a new sense of nationhood as the United Kingdom’s Union Jack was lowered and Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead was raised to end more than 100 years of colonial rule and herald a new era.

With the raising of the new flag, a carnival of colours from fireworks burst across the sky in various parts of the country. Then, around mid-morning, the State Opening of the Parliament of Guyana took place. It was preceded by a military parade, accompanied by much pomp and pageantry.
One of the highlights of the parade included the Water Pageant on the Demerara River and the Historical Pageant at the National Park. Some of the other events included carnival-style parties, exhibitions, float parades and public rallies

05/25/2026

This Friday‼️‼️ Join us as we celebrate Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee, at the Guyana Independence Flag Raising Ceremony Newark! 🇬🇾✨

This special evening will bring together members of the Guyanese and Caribbean diaspora, community leaders, elected officials, cultural performers, and residents as we honor Guyana’s rich heritage, resilience, and continued growth.

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
🕕 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Newark’s City Hall Rotunda in Newark, New Jersey

Theme:
“Sixty Years of Independence: Reflection, Resilience, and Growth”

The ceremony will feature:
🇬🇾 The raising of the Golden Arrowhead
🎶 Cultural performances
🏅 Community awardees
🎤 Special keynote remarks by Viki Babb aka Diamond Natural 💎💎🇬🇾🇬🇾
🎉 Community celebration and connection

Come celebrate culture, community, and sixty years of Guyanese independence with us as we reflect on our journey and look forward to the future together.

All are welcome.