![PASS THE BATON [28TH JANUARY 2026] - Activities for Saint Lucia’s Independence celebrations have officially begun, with Castries East hosting the first leg of the National Independence Baton Relay, an initiative designed to ignite community pride, celebrate national unity, and shine a spotlight on unsung heroes whose contributions continue to shape the nation’s development. The relay, which will journey across constituencies islandwide, signals the start of weeks of cultural reflection, civic engagement, and patriotic observance leading up to Independence Day.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
INDEPENDENCE CALENDAR ACTIVITIES BEGINS WITH CASTRIES EAST LEG OF BATON RELAY
PASS THE BATON [28TH JANUARY 2026] – Activities for Saint Lucia’s Independence celebrations have officially begun, with Castries East hosting the first leg of the National Independence Baton Relay, an initiative designed to ignite community pride, celebrate national unity, and shine a spotlight on unsung heroes whose contributions continue to shape the nation’s development. The relay, which will journey across constituencies islandwide, signals the start of weeks of cultural reflection, civic engagement, and patriotic observance leading up to Independence Day.
