Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony

Friday, August 18, 2017
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia is celebrating Trinidad and Tobago.

An Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony was held indoors Friday afternoon.
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On August 31st, 1962 Trinidad and Tobago gained their independence from the United Kingdom.

The mayor was unable to attend the celebration, but he's declared August 21st to the 31st a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago Independence Week in Philadelphia.
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Next time you walk by city hall, you'll also notice their flag flying outside.
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