The Placencia Breeze
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September/October 2018
SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS Calendar highlights continued from page 3
Sept. 21: Independence Day Reef-Themed Carnival Scheduled to start at 2 p.m. across from Mariposa Beach Suites and Resort just south of the Placencia Airstrip. The carnival will dance its way down to the Placencia Municipal Pier where an after party will continue 'til 7 p.m.!
Join the Reef-Themed Carnival! While Placencia Independence Day Carnival is fun to watch from the side of the road, you'll amplify the fun if you jump in and dance along
with everyone else! Don't be shy! Placencians will welcome you with open arms! This year's event will feature a reef theme coordinated by
coral restoration non-profit group, Fragments of Hope, in partnership with Oceana Belize and the Placencia Village Council. If you have time to plan, find your inspiration from the vibrant coral reef of Belize and incorporate your
creativity into a costume that makes you feel good and brings attention to Belize's marine ecosystems! Feel even better knowing that this year's reef theme also calls for reduced plastic use and eco-alternatives for beverage consumption, such as five-gallon water jugs,
Sept. 20-21: Independence Day Flag raising Ceremony Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the Placencia Municipal Pier to usher in Independence Day at midnight. Expect to find food vendors, a DJ and an operating bar by the Placencia Village Council, which will be functioning as a fundraiser for the ongoing sidewalk project. At 11 p.m. the flag raising ceremony will begin with a prayer followed by speeches delivered by village officials. It all wraps up with a highly anticipated fireworks show!
(Photo by: TEJANIS ON TOUR)
water coolers, reusable water bottles and/or biodegradable cups. Contact FoH Outreach Officer Monique Vernon at Fohoutreach@yahoo.com or 654-8951 for more information on this initiative. "Carnival is a time of year when men, women and children look forward to come out and showcase our beautiful handmade costumes of all designs and colors," Cindy Lopez-Linarez of the Placencia Jewels carnival group said. "We dance like there's no tomorrow and enjoy our Independence Day. To sum it up, it's fun, fun, fun!" Want to join a Placencia Carnival group? Act quickly! Contact Placencia Jewels leader Cindy Lopez-Linarez at 615-6450 no later than Sept. 15. Also ask around for other band leaders, Laura Godfrey, Shannen Ordonez and Liz Delgado who organizes a children's group from Seine Bight Village. â–Ş
