Flags are being hoisted as far afield as Tobago, Tristan da Cunha in the south Atlantic, the Antarctic and Samoa as part of the celebrations – and here in Jersey the parishes, schools and Royal British Legion are taking part in a ceremony at the Cenotaph.
Bailiff William Bailhache said that as the most southerly point in the British Isles, Jersey had a special part to play in the unique international event.
He said: “I am delighted that Jersey, as the southern-most point in the British Isles, is participating once again in this important Commonwealth event on 14 March, which underlines the value we, as a community, attach to our inclusion as part of the wider Commonwealth family of nations.
“I hope that as many people as possible will attend the ceremony.”
The ceremony will also include the reading of a message from the Commonwealth Secretary-General by the Lieutenant-Governor, General Sir John McColl.