Bristol celebrates 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence
04/01/2012
Categories: Official press releases
Jamaica 2012 is a six month programme of events starting in May. The highlight of the celebrations will be a spectacular Independence Day street party in Millennium Square on 5th August, with a big screen showing of the ‘Men’s 100m final’.
Image, St Pauls Carnival by Martins Kikulis
During the Independence Day street party, visitors can enjoy:
- Caribbean & urban sound systems, food stalls and community street party
- ‘Best jerk cook out’ competition with competitors from around Britain
- Urban ‘Sound Clash’ at Lakota in Stokes Croft – on 4th August
Other events to celebrate will include:
- An ‘old school’ Block Party on Campbell Street in St. Paul’s
- Community cricket match featuring ‘top secret’ Jamaican cricket player
- St Pauls Carnival to have an Independence Day theme
- Throughout October ‘Black History Month’ will feature works by Jamaican artists & performers & cultural venues such as Colston Hall and Arnolfini will have Jamaican exhibitions
For more information, media may contact jessica.mcdonald@destinationbristol.co.uk or +44 (0)117 230 9461.
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