Four-Time Festival Song Winner to Perform as Jamaicans Celebrate Independence at Miramar Regional Park
MIRAMAR – South Florida’s celebration of Jamaica’s 51st independence anniversary will reach a high point at the staging of the annual Jamaica Independence & Cultural Celebration (JICC), scheduled for Sunday, August 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway.
Thousands are expected to turn out, dressed in the island’s national colours of Black, Gold and Green, to enjoy a variety of delicious Jamaican food, music and entertainment in a joyous celebration.
Four-Time Festival Song Winner Roy Rayon to perform at Jamaica Independence & Cultural Celebration at Miramar Regional Park.
Give Thanks and Praise (1987), Come Rock (1991) and 2008’s Rise and Shine. Also appearing will be The Melodians, one of Jamaica’s greatest Rock steady groups with chart-topping hits such as Rivers of Babylon, You Have Caught Me and Sweet Sensation to name a few. Also scheduled to perform are Florida-based favourites Kashief Lindo, Ambilique, Latty Gouzang, Nikiesha Lindo and Code Red Band.
Children between the ages of 10 and 15 can participate in a talent contest, showcasing their talent in music, dance, spoken word or the open category. According to organizer Denver “Jamusa” Silvera, “the talent contest is generating quite an interest and we want the kids to get an opportunity to shine and be recognized for their special abilities.” Silvera urged parents to bring the children out early as there are many prizes to be won.
Advance tickets are $5 and are available at selected Caribbean outlets in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Day of event tickets are $12 at the gate, children 12 and under are admitted Free.
The Jamaica’s Independence & Cultural Celebration is produced by NR&PS, Inc. and Riddims Marketing in association with United Friends of Highgate. Sponsors are Grace Foods, Jamaica National Money Transfer, Caribbean Airlines, Vitamalt, Western Union, Tampico, VP Records, Toyota Rent A Car, Heavy Beat Records and The City of Miramar.
