Persons Without Tickets Can Still Watch Grand Gala

Persons who do not have tickets to watch the Grand Gala at the National Stadium will still be able to view the spectacular cultural showcase in the comfort of their homes or in town centres.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said arrangements are in place for livestreaming and for the show to be televised.

She said that big screens will be mounted at the National Arena and in key locations across the island, “so that persons can come out and enjoy the Grand Gala”.

The Minister was addressing the virtual town hall ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ on Thursday (August 3).

The Grand Gala, slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Independence Day, Sunday (August 6), will feature several cultural and entertainment activities celebrating Jamaica’s 61st anniversary under the theme ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. Among the highlights will be an impressive drone show.

The Minister said celebratory events will be taking place in the 63 constituencies, organised by Members of Parliament, while the Municipal Corporations will be “honouring local heroes”.

During the town hall, several diaspora leaders reported on Independence celebrations across the United Sates (US).

“I am excited with what is happening in the diaspora,” Minister Grange said, noting that the island’s culture and entertainment “is at the centre of Brand Jamaica”.

Tickets for the Grand Gala are free and can be obtained at several locations, including Pier One in Montego Bay; Tastee locations in Cross Roads, Half-Way Tree, downtown Kingston and Portmore; and Liguanea Drug and Garden Centre, Fontana Pharmacy, and Kingston Jerk in St. Andrew.