Thursday will be a public holiday throughout The Gambia, State House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Gambia will clock 56 years since it gained independence from Britain in February 18, 1965.
And to mark the day, public holiday will hold throughout the country on Thursday, according to State House.
“The celebration will be at the McCarthy Square in Banjul. The parade will be attended by the Security Forces, school children, and voluntary organisations.
“His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, will be present and all invited guests are kindly asked to be seated at 9:00 a.m.
“The President wishes to take this opportunity to wish all Gambians home and abroad, a happy celebration and a blessed day,” State House said in a statement signed by Amie Bojang Sissoho.
