Approximately 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the National Stadium in St. Andrew on Independence Day August 6 for the Grand Gala, which is part of Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The cultural showcase, which is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m., will feature presentations in music, drama, song and dance, by costumed and uniformed groups alongside popular local artistes.
Addressing the House of Representatives on July 26, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, said during the event, Sanchez and Derrick Morgan will be honoured with the Music Icon Award for their sterling contribution to the popularity of Jamaican music on the world stage.
She said that about 2,500 performers and crew drawn from communities across the Corporate Area and St. Catherine will perform at the Independence Grand Gala.
Some of the special guest performers include Beenie Man, Barrington Levy, Teejay, Toni-ann Singh, Glacia Robinson, and Tessanne Chin.
Ms. Grange noted that in addition to the fireworks display, there will be a spectacular drone show. The drone show will also be a feature at the Western Gala on August 7.
Minister Grange pointed out that the celebrations on Independence Day will be held islandwide and include flag-raising ceremonies, sports festival, mini gala, gospel concerts, street dances, among others.
