St. George's Caye Day

St. George's Caye, nine miles offshore from Belize City, was the first capital city for the early British colonists (Baymen). On the 10th day of Spetember, 1798, the Baymen and their slaves defeated a Spanish invasion in the Battle of St. George's Caye. Today, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language.

Today's event was celebrated with a parade and other festivities. More September Celebrations are on the way.

The Tenth Day of September (Song)

It was the 10th day of September

In ninety-eight Anno Domini

when our fore-fathers

won the glorious fight

at Old St. George's Caye

Hip! Hip! Hurrah. Hip! Hip! Hurrah.

Then hail them - cheer them.

Let our grateful loyal hearts not fail them,

as we march and sing and shout in merry glee

The Battle of St. George's Caye.

Hip! Hip! Hurrah. Hip! Hip! Hurrah.