Can't make it to Miami Carnival but want to take a vacation? Heroes' weekend in Ochi Rios Jamaica is the place to go.
What is Heroes' weekend? National Heroes' day is when Jamaicans are encouraged to remember the seven national heroes. Remembering their struggles that freed previously enslaved Jamaicans from slavery.
Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Paul Bogle
George William Gordon
Sam Sharpe
Nanny of the Maroons
Norman Washington Manley
Sir Alexander Bustemante
National Heroes' Day is on October 18 2012 and the weekend of celebration starts from Oct 12, 2012. The most popular events are Bleu Weekend and Frenchmen Foreplay. So if you have the time off, take a trip to Jamaica and drink lots of Appleton.
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