Lauderhill, Florida – July 23, 2024 – Big Rigg Productions, Inc., in association with the City of Lauderhill, is excited to announce the third annual Jamaican Independence celebration, “Sweet Jamaica,” on Sunday, August 4, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) Parking Lot. This vibrant festival offers a day of food, music, and family-friendly fun, celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Jamaica’s independence.
The festival features a variety of authentic Jamaican cuisine and beverages, cultural experiences, a kids’ zone, and live entertainment from local DJs, performers, and recording artists from Jamaica. Highlights include a performance by the legendary Jamaican band FAB 5.
In addition to Fab 5, attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of Jamaican, Caribbean, and local musical acts, from the lively Moko Jumbies to a traditional Jamaican street dance featuring Stone Love and DJ King Waggy T. Performers will also include, Leroy Sibbles, T-Dogg, Sailor Jane, and Empress Uneek. The festival promises an afternoon of captivating rhythms, engaging performances, delicious island-style foods and beverages, art and crafts, children’s books, games, face painting and a street motorcade.
The City of Lauderhill and Big Rigg Productions will honor three community leaders for their exceptional service: Consul General to Jamaica Oliver Mair, Marketing Executive Eddy Edwards, and Colonel Andrew Dunbar of the Broward Sheriff Department.
Tickets are available online at caribtix.com/sweetja or at Rainbow Records – Lauderhill, Hair is In Salon – Lauderdale Lakes, Blue Mountain Restaurant – Lauderhill, and JN Money – Lauderhill. Limited VIP tickets and umbrellas are also available.
Part of the event’s proceeds will support a local Autism Awareness program and the Hurricane Beryl Relief fund.
The Sweet Jamaica Independence Festival 2024 is proudly sponsored by JN Money, VP Records, Waste Management, Chateau Mar Golf Resort, Hair Is In Unisex Salon, and other local sponsors.
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