Celebrations began as early as July 30, 1962. On
August 6, there were two military tributes. There was a gun salute by the
ships of the Commonwealth and the United States Navies in the Kingston
Harbor. Additionally, The Jamaica Squadron of the Royal Air Force staged a
fly past over the corporate area. A major feature of the Independence Day
celebrations was the swearing in of
Sir. Kenneth Blackburne,
as Governor General. In addition to all these, there were fireworks
displays, street dancing, and even Norman Manley and his wife were seen
dancing on the back of a truck.
Click the thumbnails below to view highlights from the Float Parade and the Flag Raising Ceremony.
