Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an ...

At Ghost Box Pizza in Lafayette, a room set aside for a World Cup watch party was decorated with the Haitian national flag.

The Haitian flag is one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and independence in the Americas. The Haitian flag is one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and independence in the Americas.

In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an opportunity for Haitians to celebrate their culture, history, joy, and the revolutionary spirit of their flag.

Every year on May 18th, and the days leading up to it, Haitian communities across the country host a variety of celebrations in honor of Haitian Flag Day. From parades to parties to concerts, the ...