The La Republica Dominicana flag, as it is also called, was originally designed in 1844 by the founding father of the new independent Dominican Republic, Juan Pablo Duarte.

Close to 200 people packed a City Hall meeting room Saturday afternoon to celebrate “dia de la Independencia Nacional” or the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day, and to join in a flag ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The flag of the Dominican Republic was raised at Springfield City Hall Saturday afternoon.Mayor Domenic Sarno continued the tradition of honoring hard working cultures that ...

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Dominican Americans converged on City Hall Saturday to celebrate the 178th anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s declaration of independence from Haiti and ...

The Dominican Republic Flag flies in front of City Hall after the ceremony. TIM JEAN/Staff photo Maria E. Taveras reads a proclamation from Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena.

About two dozen members of the Dominican community and local government officials gathered outside Manchester City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 to celebrate 181 years of independence of the ...

Police in the Dominican Republic halted the Caribbean nation’s Pride march on July 1 because marchers were waving the Dominican flag, according to Gay Star News.. At the start of the event ...

The Dominican Republic declared independence from Haiti on Feb. 27, 1844. The request also seeks use of sidewalk space, parking accommodations and the possible need for police security. The ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The flag of the Dominican Republic was raised over Springfield City hall Saturday afternoon honoring the growing Dominican community here in western Massachusetts.

PHOTO GALLERY: Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Allentown Councilwoman Cynthia Mota and other elected officials were on hand for a flag raising ceremony Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, to celebrate the ...

LAWRENCE — The flag of the Dominican Republic was raised over Campagnone Common on Friday morning with dozens gathered. State Rep. Frank Moran, D-Lawrence, said he was pleased to attend the ...