1962. Doesn’t seem like that long ago, does it? It isn’t. In the early 1900’s, in the US, there were Jamaicans, like Marcus Garvey working hard for the rights of African Americans, when it would be another 50 years before Jamaica would achieve its own freedom.
Fifty years ago TODAY, on August 6, 1962, Jamaica officially achieved full independence. Events have been going on all year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence from Britain. Here are some of the events going on, as listed on http://jamaicacgmiami.org.
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South Florida Jamaica Flag Day
Monday, August 6, 4:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flag-raising
Ceremony Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 info@jamaicacgmiami.org
or 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Presented by Duke of Earle Group/Hot Talk WAVS 1170 AM, in association with the Consulate General & City of Miramar, Jamaica Awareness Inc. JCG Approved Jamaica 50 Event
Tampa Jamaica Flag Day
Monday, August 6,
University Area Community Dev. Corporation, Inc, 14012 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
Jamaica Awareness Inc./ Diaspora Community – Atlanta Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, August 6, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave, SW, Atlanta GA 30303
Consulate of Jamaica Atlanta/Jamaica 50 Committee
Lighting of the Miami Towers in Jamaica’s National Colours
Monday, August 6, Downtown Miami 100 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL
info@jamaicacgmiami.org or 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Consulate General of Jamaica – Sponsored by Jones Lang LaSalle, Miami Towers
Twenty/Twenty Cricket
Friday, August 10, – Saturday, August 11 Gates: 6:00 p.m.
Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago National Team,
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Trinidad & Tobago Diaspora and the Jamaican Diaspora USA South Council
Patrons: CG Jamaica; CG: Trinidad & Tobago
Meet Jamaica at Jungle Island – Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration
Sunday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami FL
Jungle Island/Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) marie@jamaicausachamber.org
Marcus Garvey Birthday Extravaganza – 125th Anniversary
Friday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Joseph Carter Park, 1450 W Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rootz Foundation Inc./City of Ft. Lauderdale Parks & Recreation Dept.
Presenter Dr. Runoko Rashadi, CG: Patron
Official Jamaica 50 Gala: “The Journey”
Saturday, August 18, 7:00 – Gold Carpet Arrivals, 8:00 p.m. Gala
JW Marriot Marquis Hotel, 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami
info@jamaicacgmiami.org, Gala Hotline: 305-957-0433
Gala Benefit and Awards, Jamaica 50th Committee SF, Under Auspices of Consul General ,
Guest of Honour His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica
Jamaica Independence Ball
Saturday August 18, 6:00 p.m. International Convention Center, East Point, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta-Jamaican Association
Invited Speaker – Ambassador-Designate of Jamaica to the USA, HE. Stephen Vasciannie
