Jamaica turns 55 this year in August.
Jamaica Independence Celebrations July 29th to August 6th, 2017. Every Day there will be lunch hour concerts, exhibition, children’s village under the theme Celebrating Jamaicans at home and abroad for the nation’s 55th year of independence.
SATURDAY, July 29, 2017
Standing Ovation
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
SUNDAY, July 30, 2017
30th Jamaica Gospel Song
National Arena at 7pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
TUESDAY, August 1, 2017
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Contest
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
WEDNESDAY, August 2, 2017
Festival Fashion Flair
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
THURSDAY, August 3, 2017
Mello-Go-Round
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
FRIDAY, August 4, 2017
World Reggae Dance Championship
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
SATURDAY, August 5, 2017
Kingston Reggae Night
National Arena at 8pm
Also at Festival Village
Fee: Adults ($1,000 presold, $1,200 at gate) Children $400
SUNDAY, August 6, 2017
Grand Gala
National Arena at 6pm
Also at Festival Village
FREE
MONDAY, August 7, 2017
Independence Grand Market and Fireworks
Waterfront, Kingston at 12noon to 8pm
FREE
Sponsors: Tourism Enhancement Fund, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Airports Authority of Jamaica, JCDC, Norman Manley International Airport, CHASE
See more on http://jis.gov.jm
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