jamaica 55 events
Thanksgiving Church Service
Celebrate Jamaica's 55th year of independence in Thanksgiving and a Flag Raising Ceremony at one of the most beautiful churches in New York City
Date: Sunday, August 6th
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027
Host Pastor: Reverend Bertram Johnson
Guest Preacher: Reverend Canon Audley Donaldson
Officiant: Bishop Dr. Cecil G. Riley
For further details contact: (212) 935 9000 ext. 8121
Independence Gala
Join fellow Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica as we celebrate our homeland's 55th year of independence. We invite you to meet our special invited guests, honorees and enjoy the wonderful entertainment.
Guest of Honor
Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP
Prime Minister of Jamaica
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017
Cocktail Reception: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Silent Auction: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dinner, Awards & Dancing: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Venue: The Grand Ballroom, New York Hilton, 1335 6th Avenue, New York, New York 10019
Cost: $250 per person
Entertainment: Romain Virgo & The Unit Band
Likkle Big Band & Road International
Hosted by: Estelle, Artist & Leon, Actor/Singer
Black Tie Required
Dine Jamaican Week
Show your support for the Jamaican culture as we celebrate through our love of Jamaican cuisine during our first annual DINE JAMAICAN Week. More details to follow.
Date: September 2 - 9, 2017
Film Festival
Gather with fellow Jamaicans to view some of Jamaica's most iconic films, to be hosted in various boroughs of New York City.
Date: October 2017
Jamaica Business Forum
Details to Follow.
Date: October 3, 2017
Coming soon: Event
Details to Follow.