The Consulate General and the Guyana Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York on Friday stated that they will host a series of activities in observance of Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary. 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. On Monday, May 24, and Tuesday, May 25, 2026, from 12:00h to 18:00h, there will be an aerial flyover featuring a giant Golden Arrowhead across key areas of New York City, including Lido Beach, Coney Island Beach, the Hudson River (NY side), George Washington Bridge, Battery Park, New Jersey, Liberty Park, and Brooklyn.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 17:00h to 19:30h, the Golden Arrowhead will be raised, followed by a reception at the Helen Marshall Cultural Centre (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 aforementioned flight path.
The Consulate General will provide further information in the weeks ahead.
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