A Grand Gala, indeed
This section of the Grandstand is full long before the start of the event. Photo: Karl Mclarty
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August 7, 2025

A Grand Gala, indeed

Jamaicans flocked to the National Stadium in St Andrew on Wednesday as celebrations marking the island’s 63rd anniversary of Independence climaxed with a spectacular Grand Gala. Here are highlights from early in the proceedings.

Department of Correctional Services was one of the uniformed groups on parade at the Grand Gala.Photo: Karl Mclarty

Department of Correctional Services was one of the uniformed groups on parade at the Grand Gala.Photo: Karl Mclarty

State minister in the Ministry of National Security and Olympian Juliet Cuthbert Flynn and her husband LeVaughn Flynn (right), as well as Shane Dalling, CEO of the Firearm Licensing Authority, awaiting the start of proceedings. Photo: Karl Mclarty

State minister in the Ministry of National Security and Olympian Juliet Cuthbert Flynn and her husband LeVaughn Flynn (right), as well as Shane Dalling, CEO of the Firearm Licensing Authority, awaiting the start of proceedings. Photo: Karl Mclarty

The bands of the uniformed groups take to the stadium field to get the show going. Photo: Karl Mclarty

The bands of the uniformed groups take to the stadium field to get the show going. Photo: Karl Mclarty

We’re ready to celebrate 63!Photo: Brian Pitter

We’re ready to celebrate 63!Photo: Brian Pitter

This youngster displays two mini Jamaica flags, an indication that he is more than ready to celebrate. Photo: Karl Mclarty

This youngster displays two mini Jamaica flags, an indication that he is more than ready to celebrate. Photo: Karl Mclarty

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