Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There were dancing soccer balls, musicians in Haiti national soccer team jerseys and flags — lots and lots of Haitian flags. As ...

As Haiti celebrates its 223rd Flag Day on May 18, honoring the symbol of independence and resilience first adopted in 1803, the nation confronts a stark and sobering reality: a relentless wave of gang ...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a special reception for Cook County’s Haitian community following the public Haitian Flag Raising Ceremony in Chicago’s Daley Plaza. The celebration honored ...

The Haitian flag is one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and independence in the Americas. The Haitian flag is one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and independence in the Americas.

Attendees react as performers sing onstage during the 28th Annual Haitian Compas Festival at The NoMI Village celebrating Haitian Flag Day, in North Miami, Florida, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. PHOTO BY ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the City of Plainfield raised the Haitian flag in celebration of the country's heritage and history. The celebration was led by Plainfield City Council President Julienne ...

In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an opportunity for Haitians to celebrate their culture, history, joy, and the revolutionary spirit of their flag.

Every year on May 18th, and the days leading up to it, Haitian communities across the country host a variety of celebrations in honor of Haitian Flag Day. From parades to parties to concerts, the ...