Independence Day in Grenada is observed on February 7 each year, commemorating the country's independence from the United Kingdom, which was declared in 1974. Grenada, a small island nation in the southeastern Caribbean, has a rich history that includes periods of French and British colonial rule, with significant events such as the island's capture during the Seven Years' War and its eventual cession to Britain in the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The struggle for independence began after World War II, culminating in Grenada gaining full autonomy in 1967 as a West Indies Associated State. Celebrations on this public holiday typically include various patriotic events, reflecting on the nation’s journey to independence and fostering national pride among its citizens.