As Trinidad and Tobago celebrates its 60th anniversary of Independence this year, known as the Diamond Jubilee, government has announced plans for a yearlong celebration and that there will be a national parade on August 31st, for the first time in two years. 

A Working Committee comprising representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister, as well as the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Youth Development and National Service, Sport and Community Development, National Security and Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, presented an outline for a wide ranging series of local and national events spanning an entire year.

The National Celebrations will include, but are not limited to:
A. National Parades (Port of Spain & Scarborough)
B. Diplomatic events
C. Nationwide cultural activities, competitions and caravans
D. Youth based activities
E. School based competitions and activities

F. Community based activities, events, competitions
G. Awards, dinners and ceremonies
H. Television, radio and newspaper features and
I. Nationwide exhibitions

Among the events being planned are the launch of a National Logo, 60th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps and Coin, national parades, gala concerts as well as other sporting and cultural events designed to showcase the multicultural, multi-ethnic, and truly cosmopolitan nature of Trinidad and Tobago.

Care has also been taken to ensure that these activities are spread throughout Trinidad and Tobago.