Thousands are expected to turn out, dressed in the island’s national colors of Black, Gold and Green, to enjoy a variety of delicious Jamaican food, music and entertainment in a joyous celebration of Jamaica’s 51st Independence Anniversary.

The annual Jamaica Independence & Cultural Celebration (JICC) is scheduled for Sunday, August 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway.

KASHIEF LINDO – THE FIRST  CUT

Headlining the entertainment package is four-time Festival Song Contest winner Roy Rayon, who will electrify the stage with his winning songs Love Fever (1985), Give Thanks and Praise (1987), Come Rock (1991) and 2008’s Rise and Shine.

Also appearing will be The Melodians, one of Jamaica’s greatest Rock steady groups with chart-topping hits such as Rivers of Babylon, You Have Caught Me and Sweet Sensation to name just a few.

Also scheduled to perform are Florida-based favorites Kashief Lindo, Ambilique, Latty Gouzang, Nikiesha Lindo and Code Red Band.

Buy tickets at selected Caribbean outlets, online atwww.jamusamusic.com – Tickets are $5.00 advance, $12.00 at the gate. Call 954-251-1643 for information.