Belize’s newest consular office opened in downtown Evanston on Sunday. At a well-attended Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Chicago-area Belizeans were introduced to the new Honorary Consul. They were also given a grand tour of the new Consulate and Passport Office on the sixth floor at 1603 Orrington Av. in the Chase Bank Building. Mrs. Leticia Castellanos was […]
Stay connected for our interview with Ms. Lisette Guillen, Executive Producer of Crime Stoppers: Case Files Chicago, a television show that works as a tool to help law enforcement agencies solve homicide cases and bring justice for families who have lost loved ones to violence. The show airs on Fox Television affiliate The CW, every […]
For the past 37 years, every 1st Sunday of August has been Belize Day in Chicago. This year, this culture-rich event, dubbed “Belize Day in the Park” was held at the Burnham Park at 3700 Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL. By now, everyone in Chicago should be recovered from the back-to-back three-day weekend of […]
Belize Day Celebration is once coming to Chicago- and 2017 promises to be super loaded. This event takes place EVERY 1st Sunday of August and showcases the diversity of our Belizean people, food, art, music, crafts and culture. This year the celebration will be hosted at the Burnham Park 3900 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Ill […]
Belize Day Celebration is once coming to Chicago- and 2017 promises to be super loaded. This event takes place EVERY 1st Sunday of August and showcases the diversity of our Belizean people, food, art, music, crafts and culture. This year the celebration will be hosted at the Burnham Park 3900 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Ill […]
The Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee (Chicago, IL) made a generous donation to Punta Gorda Methodist School. The donation including financial contribution and an assortment of needed items were handed over to Punta Gorda Methodist School Principal Florence Ramclam and Student Council Representative, Devyne Lopez, by the committee. Business Manager Martha […]
Despite the unfortunate interruption at this year’s Belize Day 2016 in Chicago, it is safe to say that this year was the BIGGEST and more exciting. Attendees from all parts of the United States and Belize demonstrated and festive and patriotic spirit. The vibe was that of unity and love – love for people and […]
Official Request Phyllis V. Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee The Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee is soliciting the Belizean Community participation in the selection of the recipient of the 2016 educational fund award. The committee has selected Toledo District, Belize as the area of concentration […]
OFFICIAL STATEMENT Phyllis Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee A wonderful day of celebration was interrupted by the actions of one individual. We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Belize Day 2016 and are very concerned that two individuals that were injured. We apologize to our vendors, […]