San Pedro enjoys the Independence Day Parade

Even rain couldn't stop revelers from enjoying the carnival parade on Tuesday afternoon. September 21st, 2010 was the 29th anniversary of Belize's Independence - and adults and children alike created floats and colorful costumes to join in the parade held through the principal streets of San Pedro. With loud, vibrant music and lots of energetic dancers and participants, the parade was a sight to behold. Enjoy some of the images of the parade...

Happy Independence Day Belize!!

Belize officially turned 29 years old today September 21. After the official ceremonies, which included torch bearers, drummers, majorettes, The Belize Coast Guard's gun salute, and Mayor Elsa Paz's official midnight GRITO, it was time for fireworks...Happy Independence Day Belize - Long Live Belize!!

Later this evening (starting around 2pm Tuesday afternoon) - the official Independence Day Parade and Jump Up will be held. Be sure to come out to see the beautiful floats and feel the independence spirit!!

Queen of the Bay Contestants visit San Pedro

The delegates vying for the 65th Queen of the Bay pageant were on the island for a day full of activities and fun as part of their countrywide tour of the country.

Councilor Juan Alamilla, Miss Rena Usher and Councilor Pablo Ico

The contestants were handed tokens of appreciation by Councilor Pablo Ico and Juan Alamilla Sr. at the deck of the Sunbreeze Hotel.
They also got to have lunch at BC's Beach Bar - one of the landmark establishments of La Isla Bonita.
The pageant will be held at Birds' Isle on Saturday, September 4th, at 7pm in Belize City. Current Queen of the Bay 2009-2010, Stann Creek's 19-year-old Rena Beverly Usher will be crowning one of the ten hopefuls vying for the title this year. The pageant is a prestigious ceremony that focuses on the young ladies' knowledge of Belize, and tests their talents (also based on the theme "Belize") as well as the formal curtsy that speaks of old world formality and prestige.