St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence and Thanksgiving Day

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence and Thanksgiving Day

October 27A group of islands in the West Indies, St. Vincent and the Grenadines gained independence from Britain on October 27, 1979, and citizens celebrate their freedom with this national holiday.
CONTACTS:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: St. Vincent/The Grenadines Tourist Office
801 Second Ave., 21st Fl.
New York, NY 10017
800-729-1726 or 212-687-4981; fax: 212-949-5946
www.svgtourism.com
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 178