A vibrant celebration of Jamaican tradition is coming to Palm Seashore County because the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival returns on Saturday, August 2, promising a full day of leisure, meals, and family-friendly actions at John Prince Park from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The competition will function a star-studded lineup of worldwide and native performers, headlined by R&B Reggae fusion artist Da’Ville, dancehall icon Wayne Marvel, and the legendary Interior Circle, often known as the Dangerous Boys of Reggae. Attendees may also take pleasure in reside performances from Chambah, The Silver Birds Orchestra, Amazyah the Nice, Brother Gary, and curated throwbacks to basic competition hits by DJ Scorpion.
Festivalgoers can anticipate a big selection of actions past music. Highlights embrace the Miss Palm Seashore Cultural Pageant, powered by Osborne & Francis Legislation Agency, the place six cultural ambassadors will vie for the title of Cultural Queen in a multi-round competitors that includes swimwear, conventional apparel, expertise showcases, and a Q&A phase.
Followers of the basic Caribbean pastime dominoes can watch—or take part in—a high-stakes match that includes gamers from 5 South Florida cities, all competing for the Palm Seashore Independence Trophy and supreme bragging rights.
Additionally on the menu is the Superstar Jerk Hen Cook dinner-off, the place two native celebrities will go head-to-head in a spicy showdown judged by attendees and a particular visitor panel.
Households are inspired to affix the enjoyable with basic outside video games like sack races, lime and spoon relays, and a bun consuming contest. The Youngsters Zone will function bounce homes, video games, and a tech tent with digital explorations of Jamaica, music stations, and interactive digital enjoyable.
“We look ahead to our long-standing custom of celebrating Jamaica’s Independence at our household pleasant fun-filled occasion,” mentioned competition organizer Paul Nelson. “From reside music to the dominoes match, a jerk rooster cook-off, the pageant and enjoyable actions for the household, we look ahead to a good time.”
John Prince Park is situated at 4759 S Congress Avenue in Lake Price, Florida.
Pre-sale Basic admission tickets are $40 ($50 on the gate) and pre-sale VIP space $80 ($100 on the gate). Youngsters below 12 are free. Tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palm-beach-jamaica-independence-festival-2025-tickets-1123683701199?aff=oddtdtcreator.
