Independence Day 2014

Dios, Patria y Libertad, República Dominicana, Feliz Día de la Independencia Dominicana! 27 de febrero de 1844.

Dominican Republic gained their independence from the Haitian occupation 170 years ago today.

The first shield in the center of the flag and the one used today.

Escudos Nacionales Dominicanos 1844 and 2010

Escudos Nacionales Dominicanos 1844 and 2010

Flags along Calle las Damas the morning of Independence Day 2014

Flags along Calle las Damas the morning of Independence Day 2014

Flags along Calle las Damas Dia de la Independencia Dominicana

Flags along Calle las Damas Dia de la Independencia Dominicana

The canons outside the Cathedral in the Colonial Zone firing at the arrival of the President Medina at around 12:30PM.

Canons waiting for the arrival of President Medina at the Cathedral in Ciudad Colonial

Canons waiting for the arrival of President Medina at the Cathedral in Ciudad Colonial


The Military Parade will be later today. I will have more pictures coming soon.

More information about The Flag of Dominican Republic / La Bandera de la República Dominicana and The Dominican Flag Coat of Arms / El Escudo Dominicano