Belizeans across the country celebrated the nation’s 44th Independence anniversary with patriotism and pride, from the youngest to the oldest. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the festivities began on the evening of Saturday, September 20th, with official ceremonies and the flag-raising ceremony. He also announced that Ocean Academy High School in Caye Caulker will benefit from free education, following the example of San Pedro High School. Colorful Independence Day ParadeOn Sunday, the Independence Parade began on Seagrape Drive, south of San Pedro Town, shortly after 3PM. At the end of Coconut Drive, the parade wound through Tarpon Street and Pescador Drive before continuing onto Laguna Drive.