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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS
October 27th 2021
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The event was premiered on National Media, Antigua Broadcasting Station (ABS), and social media.
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LAUNCH OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE COMMEMORATIVE MAGAZINE
October 26th 2021
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The electronic version of the magazine will be released on October 31st.
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40TH INDEPENDENCE LOGO AND THEME
September 29th 2021
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The logo & theme for this year’s Anniversary of Independence has been released.
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MY ANTIGUA BARBUDA INDEPENDENCE HASHTAG CAMPAIGN
October 27th 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
ABFC announces its social media campaign for the Nation’s 39th Anniversary of Independence.
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ABFC TO HOST VIRTUAL CALYPSO MONARCH COMPETITION
September 23rd 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The competition will be staged on Saturday, October 31st. Deadline for registration and track submission is October 16th.
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CABINET SCALES DOWN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS
September 10th 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The celebrations is set for October 25th to November 2nd. See the full schedule.
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39TH INDEPENDENCE OFFICIAL LOGO
October 7th 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
This year, the Independence Activities will be held under the theme, “One Purpose, One Vision, One Nation”.
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ABFC ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO INDEPENDENCE CALENDAR
October 24th 2018
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The annual Independence Fashion Show has been postponed until January 2019.
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NATIONAL DRESS DAY COMPETITION
October 27th 2017
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission is seeking the full participation of all Antiguans and Barbudans on National Dress day.
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INDEPENDENCE APP LAUNCHED
October 24th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Download the official App of Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission and watch the live events of Antigua and Barbuda 35th Independence Celebrations.
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INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CALYPSO COMPETITION
September 8th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Register by September 16th at the Antigua & Barbuda Festivals Commission for the 35th Independence Anniversary Calypso Competition.
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SUBMIT IDEAS FOR INDEPENDENCE THEME
September 8th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The Antigua & Barbuda Festival Commission is asking members of the public to submit ideas for this year's 35th Independence Anniversary theme.
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WADADLI BEER INDEPENDENCE CALYPSO FINALISTS
October 30th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals wishes to announce the Finalists for this year’s Wadadli Beer Independence Calypso Competition.
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INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS LAUNCHED
October 26th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Antigua and Babruda Festivals Commission successfully hosted the 34th Independence Anniversary Celebration Launch.
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2020 INDEPENDENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 23rd 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Check out the official schedule of events for the 39th Anniversary of Independence.
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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA INDEPENDENCE THEME
August 19th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The public is welcome to submit a theme to be used for Antigua and Barbuda's 34th Independence. Submission deadline is August 31.
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A & B 33RD INDEPENDENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
October 23rd 2014
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The ABFC is pleased to release the official schedule of events for our 33rd Anniversary of Independence.
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NATIONAL DRESS PARADE SETS EXCITING TONE FOR 31ST INDEPENDENCE
October 26th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The streets of St. John’s will spring alive this Friday with an imaginative and colourful spectacle of national pride.
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INDEPENDENCE MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA FOR ELDERLY
October 16th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Programme For the Elderly Seeks To Bridge Historical Gaps
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SEAFOOD FIESTA GRILL-OFF COMPETITION RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT RESPONSE
October 28th 2010
Annual Seafood Festival
The call for chefs to register participation for the upcoming second annual Post Independence Seafood –Fiesta, grill –off competition set for the Urlings Wharf, November 7th, 2010, is receiving significant response from the culinary community.
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SEAFOOD FIESTA EMPHASIZES SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
October 14th 2010
Annual Seafood Festival
As the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment, continue to promote sustainable Livelihood, fisher-folks, vendors and residents, turned –out in their numbers, Sunday ( Nov. 7th ) at the Urlings Wharf to celebrate in the abundance and variety of seafood offered, at the Seafood Fiesta.
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SEAFOOD FESTIVAL REVIEW
October 13th 2010
Annual Seafood Festival
The Ministry Of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment on Sunday, successfully staged, its seafood Fiesta at the Urlings Fisheries Complex.
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TO LAUNCH 29TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN GRAND STYLE
September 15th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
under the banner Antigua and Barbuda - One Family celebrating our youth, the 29th Annual Independence celebrations will be launched on Thursday.
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