Independence was granted on 30 November 1966 with the passing of the Barbados Independence Act 1966 (c. 37) by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. With the passing of the Act, Barbados became the fourth English-speaking country in the West Indies to gain full independence from the United Kingdom. Independence Day in Barbados is celebrated in November with a series of events and activities. On Independence Day itself, an impressive parade is held at the Garrison Savannah racecourse, which was the site of that first Independence ceremony in 1966.