Venue: Independence Village

Patrons at the Independence Village will be able to enjoy a live stream of the Grand Gala.

Venue: National Stadium

The 2018 Emancipation and Independence celebrations will culminate with the Grand Gala The Gala features the music and culture of Jamaica and performances of local and international artistes paying tribute to Jamaica. 

Venue: Independence Village

Jamaican Pickni Place Time! This will be a dedicated cultural play space for children in the Village dubbed Picknifest. This is a programme specifically prepared and produced for children. Its aim is to create an atmosphere for children to learn about and be better able to appreciate the concept, significance and meaning of Emancipation and Independence in a fun way

Venue: Independence Village

The space will be transformed into the biggest one-day food-stop. This will feature all Jamaican dishes, foods, soups, desserts reflecting ethnic diversities for purchase. All day music with giveaways & competitions (dominoes, bingo etc) will be executed creating a great vibe.

Venue: King’s House Lawn

The annual Independence Day Parade features a military display and the presentation of Independence Messages by national leaders.

Venue: Independence Village

Final round of Jamaica Gospel Song Competition.

Venue: Independence Village 

The space will be transformed into the biggest one-day food-stop. This will feature all Jamaican dishes, foods, soups, desserts reflecting ethnic diversities for purchase. All day music with giveaways & competitions (dominoes, bingo etc) will be executed creating a great vibe.

Venue: Independence Village

The space will be transformed into the biggest one-day food-stop. This will feature all Jamaican dishes, foods, soups, desserts reflecting ethnic diversities for purchase. All day music with giveaways & competitions (dominoes, bingo etc) will be executed creating a great vibe.

Venue: Independence Village

Grand finals of the World Reggae Dance Championship including international competitors. The event will be presented within a holistic ‘video light’ dancehall experience. It will be a space where there is the convergence of people of different classes, colour and ethnicities enjoying exciting dances, great music, food and company.

Venue: Independence Village

The space will be transformed into the biggest one-day food-stop. This will feature all Jamaican dishes, foods, soups, desserts reflecting ethnic diversities for purchase. All day music with giveaways & competitions (dominoes, bingo etc) will be executed creating a great vibe.