Haitian Flag Day 2026 is TOMORROW, Sunday 17 May and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!
📍 Address : South Norwood Lake & Pavilion Hall, Waterside Centre, 24 Avenue Road, London SE25 4DX
PLEASE ARRIVE by 2:30pm | Programme begins 3:00pm
The programme opens outdoors at South Norwood Lake at 3:00pm prompt, where we bring to life two extraordinary moments in history:
- the 1791 Bois Caïman Gathering in the woodland, and
- the 1803 birth of the Haitian flag on the lakeside platform.
From 4:00pm, the celebration moves into the Pavilion Hall for live music, poetry, sculpture, Haitian food, and performances from artists joining us from France.
Please aim to arrive by 2:30pm where at all possible. We are welcoming a number of special guests and dignitaries, and starting on time matters both as a mark of respect to them and to each other.
🎭 Come dressed as your favourite hero or shero of the Haitian Revolution!
Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Queen Marie-Louise, Henri Christophe, Cécile Fatiman, Marie-Jeanne Lamartinière, Sanité Bélair, Dutty Boukman, Alexandre Pétion…
Best dressed wins exciting prizes!
We look forward to a truly memorable afternoon together. Bring your friends and family as we gather in unity, culture, and pride. Let’s make Haitian Flag Day 2026 one to remember!
IMPORTANT: Entry is by ticket only!
Please register your interest by booking your ticket in advance to help us ensure adequate provision for this very special celebration.
