No parade, no problem: Steelpan brings out Trinidad and Tobago's Independence spirit
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August 31, 2025Melissa Doughty
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THE cancellation of the traditional Independence Parade due to the ongoing state of emergency (SoE) and threats to various arms of the State did not dampen the patriotism and joy many citizens felt on August 31 as they celebrated, in their own way, Independence Day.
The Shell Invaders annual Independence Day Breakfast Sale and the Port of Spain City Corporation's day of activities gave people the opportunity to share in nationalistic pride.
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