Heroes Day Celebration

Holiday · October · National

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Heroes Day is a Jamaican public holiday observed on the third Monday of October, honouring the country's seven official National Heroes — Marcus Garvey, Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante. Observances include ceremonies at the Heroes Park shrine in Kingston, the conferring of national honours by the Governor-General, and parades and educational events. A low-key but significant day in the national calendar.

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