Jamaica 53 Independence Day activities

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

- 9 a.m. - National Independence Day Parade - Kingston and St Andrew - lawns of King's House.

• 1 p.m. - Picknipendence - Kingston and St Andrew Independence Village - Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre.

- 6 p.m. - National Grand Gala 2015 - Kingston and St Andrew - National Stadium.

- 10 a.m. - Hanover Civic Ceremony - Hanover.

- 9 p.m. - Hanover Big Stage Talent Search parish finals and street dance - Lucea Municipal Bus Park.

- 8 p.m. - Hanover Independence Parish Gala - Lucea Municipal Bus Park.

- 10 a.m. - St James Independence Day Civic Ceremony - Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.

• 5 p.m. - St James Big Stage Parish Finals - Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.

- 10 a.m. - Trelawny Independence Day Civic Ceremony - Water Square, Falmouth.

- 6 p.m. - St James Independence Day Gala and Street Dance - Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.