August 16 is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic. It is the day when Santiago Rodríguez and his men raised the new Dominican flag on the Capotillo hill which began the war which resulted in the restoration of Dominican sovereignty, the withdrawal of Spanish forces, the separation of the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo from Spain, and the establishment of a second republic in the Dominican Republic.

In Cleveland, the flag of the Dominican Republic was raised in a celebration at Cleveland City Hall. See photos and videos of the Dominican flag raising celebration.

Dominican Club of Cleveland's 3rd Annual Dominican Festival

We spoke with Club President Juan Carlos Santana Medina and Board Member Shoghi Mclean at the Festival. First we asked about the flag of the Dominican Republic and then why Dominicans are so special. Watch the video.

There were athletic competitions, community resources, food and music and dancing! Here is a video of the Island Beats dancers.

Here are some more pictures from the Dominican Club of Cleveland's 3rd Annual Dominican Festival

See photos and videos of the Dominican Flag Raising Celebration.

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Dominican Club of Cleveland3rd Annual Dominican FestivalEstabrook Playground - 4125 Fulton Rd, ClevelandAugust 16, 2025

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Dominican Club of Cleveland
3rd Annual Dominican Festival
Estabrook Playground - 4125 Fulton Rd, Cleveland
August 16, 2025

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