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The Independence Day of Jamaica (August 6th) was celebrated in Birmingham - which is home to large Jamaican diaspora - over the weekend with high tempo music, amazing food and more. The highly anticipated Jamaica 0121 festival returned to Aston Park, Birmingham to commemorate 61 years of Jamaican independence and 75 years of the iconic Windrush The two-day Jamaica 0121 Festival took place in Aston Park, Birmingham, this weekend with live music from local and international acts. This three-day celebration, marking Jamaica’s 62nd year of independence, transformed the heart of Birmingham into a lively hub of Caribbean culture and community spirit. The Jamaica 0121 Festival is back in Victoria Square this weekend, and it's completely free. The event runs over three days - starting today and running until 8pm on Sunday August 11. Expect live Independence Park (seen here in 2011) is the fulcrum of the Independence Day celebrations. British Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Henry Bellingham at an event held in Jamaica House to mark the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence, 6 August 2012. The Jamaica 0121 Festival runs from today, August 9 until Sunday, August 11 and it marks the 62nd year of Jamaican independence. Birmingham is gearing up to celebrate 60 years of Jamaican independence - with a Caribbean-style cultural spectacular for all age groups. The showpiece summer events marking six decades of independence for the sunshine island include a wide array of musical performances from reggae to poetry, starring international, national and local artists. Get ready for an electrifying cultural experience as the Jamaica 0121 Festival returns to Victoria Square in Birmingham City! From August 9th -11th 2024, join us for three The Jamaica 0121 Festival is a vibrant celebration of Jamaican independence and culture, taking place back at Victoria Square, Birmingham. This year, the festival marks Jamaica’s 62nd year of independence with a three-day event (Scroll Down) from Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th, August 2024. Independence Day is a national holiday in Jamaica which commemorates 6 August 1962, the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Follow BBC Birmingham on Facebook, X and Instagram. A very special day at Victoria Square as Jamaica marks its 60th independence anniversary! Our programme hosts a celebration of Jamaican culture and heritage created in collaboration with Birmimgham’s own Jamaican community. Jamaican Independence Day Bash at Rum Rum Birmingham happening at RUM RUM BIRMINGHAM, RUM RUM BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, EN, United Kingdom on Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm to Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 am The Jamaica 0121 Festival returns to Birmingham’s Victoria Square this weekend, bringing with it three days of music, food and art. Running from Fri 9 Aug – Sun 11 Aug, the family-friendly festival has been inspired by the rich tapestry of Jamaican culture and traditions, and celebrates the 62nd year of Jamaican independence. Get ready once again for an electrifying cultural experience as the Jamaica 0121 Festival returns to Victoria Square in Birmingham City! From August 8th -10th 2025, join us for three thrilling days of Jamaican and Caribbean culture marking Jamaica's 63rd year of independence. Explore all upcoming independence-day events in Birmingham, find information & tickets for upcoming independence-day events happening in Birmingham. The two-day Jamaica 0121 Festival took place in Aston Park, Birmingham, this weekend with live music from local and international acts. Thousands of people have flocked to Birmingham city centre to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day. The three-day Jamaica 0121 Festival saw Victoria Square being transformed from Friday The two-day Jamaica 0121 Festival took place in Aston Park, Birmingham, this weekend with live music from local and international acts. Jamaica Independence Day comes alive in Birmingham - A vibrant celebration of island vibes with thousands This three-day celebration, marking Jamaica’s 62nd year of independence, Over three days, from 1pm Friday August 9 to 8pm Sunday August 11
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