The city of Miramar in Florida – which has a very large and vibrant Jamaican community – will be celebrating Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence (Emancipendence) on Saturday, August 6th, 2022.

The free event will be held at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway, from 12 to 6 PM EDT.

There will be a farmer’s market, kids zone, cultural stage and live musical entertainment. Legendary Jamaican reggae duo Chaka Demus & Pliers will be performing alongside singers Gem Myers and King Banton.