Press Release: Government of Guyana to celebrate 60th Independence Anniversary with Flag raising ceremony, Diaspora reception, aerial flyover, and other activities in New York in May 2026
In consonance with the major events that will be held at home in Guyana, the Consulate General and the Guyana Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York will host a series of activities in observance of the 60th Independence Anniversary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. These events will bring together Guyanese nationals, members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Guyana, elected officials, and the wider public to salute Guyana’s Independence and development over the years.
Accordingly, the following events are scheduled:
Monday, 25 May & Tuesday, 26 May 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm -AERIAL FLYOVER
This flyover will display a giant National Flag of Guyana across key areas of New York City including:
- Lido Beach, Coney Island Beach, Hudson River NY side, George Washington Bridge
Battery Park, New Jersey, Liberty Park, and Brooklyn.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 05:00 pm-7:30 pm, – FLAG RAISING & RECEPTION
- Helen Marshall Cultural Center (Queens Borough Hall) 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew
Gardens, NY, 11424.
This flyover with the large national flag will again bring a sense of pride to the large Guyanese Diaspora in New York and surrounding areas. It is intended as a unifying moment for Guyanese nationals abroad, a tribute to their resilience, and a visual reminder of the nation’s enduring journey since achieving independence in 1966.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the scheduled events and to view the flyover from public parks, waterfronts, and open locations along the above stated flight path.
The Consulate General will provide further information in the weeks ahead.