Dominican Republic Independence Day

February 27, 2008 – 4:57 pm

Today the Dominican Republic celebrates their Independence from Haiti. This is the 164th year they’ve been free.

Juan Pablo Duarte, Ramón Matías Mella and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez announced an independent ‘República Dominicana’ on February 27, 1844.

Today is a day of celebration in the DR. There are a number of parades and festivities taking place throughout this lush country. Catholic churches celebrate with masses and baseball will be enjoyed by everyone.

Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic!

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