As Jamaica celebrates her 62nd anniversary of independence on August 6, fellow Jamaicans should set out to make the day as special as possible.

Independence Day marks a day of freedom from over 300 years of British colonial rule and highlights instrumental figures in Jamaica’s history, such as Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Nanny of the Maroons.

Considering the long and hard road to independence, the occasion calls for an immense sense of jubilation.

Therefore, to commemorate Independence Day, Our Today has prepared a list of things you can do to celebrate this special day in our history:

Attend the Denbigh show

Based in Clarendon, Denbigh Agricultural Industrial and Food Show is the largest agricultural exposition in the Caribbean, hosting over 100 exhibitors on 70 acres of exhibit space.

Annually held, it presents a great opportunity to learn about agricultural-related topics, network, shop and eat, making for an action-packed independence day.

Have a cook-out

This one is for the faithful homebodies. If you don’t want to go out, simply bring the party to your house.

Famous Jamaican dishes can be prepared at your discretion, whether it be the national dish Ackee and Saltfish, Mackerel Run-Dung, or anything you like.

Friends and family can join in on the “nyammings” and hopefully the cleaning too!

Go to a flag-raising ceremony

Flag-raising ceremonies can be held in parishes nationwide, where the Jamaican flag is hoisted to a flagpole, often accompanied by patriotic music or the national anthem, a pledge of allegiance, and sometimes a moment of silence.

It’s a great way to show due respect to the nation and reflect on the journey to freedom.

Watch or go to Grand Gala

The Grand Gala extravaganza annually takes place at the National Stadium to celebrate Jamaica’s sovereignty, featuring various cultural items.

Jamaicans are treated to performances from local and international artistes, and this year’s staging is set to feature a spectacular 700-fleet drone show that you don’t want to miss!

Consume Jamaican media exclusively

There are tons of Jamaican cultural relics in the media, from films such as Cool Runnings and The Harder They Come to music such as Bob Marley’s album The Wailing Wailers.

It’s impossible to run out of options when it comes onto Jamaican entertainment, so why not dedicate the day to indulging in it?