Ghana’s 69th Independence Day: Mahama Opts for Another Cheap Celebration, Jubilee House to Host
- Ghana's 69th Independence Anniversary Parade will take place at theJubilee House on March 6, 2026
- The venue for the celebration was communicated in a notice by the Information Service Department, posted online
- The 68th Independence Anniversary Parade was held at the presidency, saving the state over GH¢13 million
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Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary Parade will be held at the forecourt of Jubilee House on March 6, 2026.
This marks the second consecutive year the national parade will take place at Jubilee House, the seat of government.
Source: Facebook
The decision follows a similar arrangement in 2025, when the 68th Independence Day celebration was staged at Jubilee House as part of efforts to reduce public expenditure.
At the time, the government said the event cost GH¢1.5 million, compared to an estimated GH¢15 million had it been organised at Black Star Square.
Black Star Square, completed in 1961, has traditionally hosted Independence Day parades. Over the decades, it has served as the principal venue for civic and military displays, including marches by schoolchildren and security personnel.
The venue for the celebration was communicated in a notice by the Information Service Department on Facebook.
Editors were informed of arrangements for media coverage and invited to submit accreditation applications by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
How as the 68th independence celebration held?
The scaled-down commemoration of this 2025 indipendence celeration was only held at national and district levels.
There was no parade or match past of security agencies and school children during the National Celebration.
The Regional Ministers were to ensure that districts scaled down the commemoration in their Districts.
Other activities approved by the President for the celebration were the comernation of the 28th February Crossroads Shooting Incident and the President’s Special Awards for Children.
The theme for the celebration was 'Reflect, Review, and Reset'.
The government said that theme aligned with the general sentiment of the country and the government's push for a reset.
Adorable little boy leads his school parade
An adorable young boy has warmed hearts after a video of him leading his school parade during Ghana's 68th Independence anniversary.
Dressed neatly in his school uniform, the young boy showed remarkable composure and leadership as he guided his fellow pupils during the procession, proving that even at a young age, the spirit of patriotism is alive and well.
Source: TikTok
The footage, which has been widely shared on platforms like TikTok and X, showed the boy marching in perfect rhythm while some students behind him carried his school’s placard.
His enthusiasm, coupled with his serious dedication to the role as a leader, has melted hearts across the country.
Funny Face draws crowd at Jubilee House
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that comic actor and comedian Funny Face also attended Ghana's 68th Independence Day celebration event at the Jubilee House.
A video showed the adorable moment when Funny Face was seen interacting with attendees at the event.
He was quickly tapped by a female police officer who then engaged him in a brief conversation.
Source: YEN.com.gh
