Independence Day (Dominican Republic), celebrates the first independence ofDominican RepublicfromHaitiin 1844.
The Dominican Republic’s national holiday marking independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844.
Independence Day in the Dominican Republic commemorates the nation’s liberation from Haitian rule on February 27, 1844. Led by founding fathers Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, and Matías Ramón Mella, the decisive proclamation was made at the Puerta de la Misericordia in Santo Domingo. Festivities include patriotic parades, flag-raising ceremonies, cultural performances, and fireworks. Schools and government institutions host reenactments and educational programs celebrating national heritage and unity among Dominicans worldwide.
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