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From fête to playground - I Love Soca and Daydreak patrons get their fill

August 09, 2022
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This group of wining ‘criminals’ (from left) Juanita Diaz, Staysie Spence and Kafi Virtue were guilty as charged.
This group of wining ‘criminals’ (from left) Juanita Diaz, Staysie Spence and Kafi Virtue were guilty as charged.
Kitanya Golaub was laced up and ready to kick off her slides on the dance floor.
Kitanya Golaub was laced up and ready to kick off her slides on the dance floor.
This mother of pearl, Temo Diva, was a rare find at Daybreak Breakfast Party, held at the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove last Saturday.
This mother of pearl, Temo Diva, was a rare find at Daybreak Breakfast Party, held at the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove last Saturday.
New York-based fashionista and author Yakini Stallion entered the venue in her pink, show-stopping, bejewelled wire bustier, which she paired with matching frilled mesh pants.
New York-based fashionista and author Yakini Stallion entered the venue in her pink, show-stopping, bejewelled wire bustier, which she paired with matching frilled mesh pants.
Armed with her handheld fan, Rakeem Cohen of Blue Adventure Tours was ready for a night of fêting and sweating at I Love Soca.
Armed with her handheld fan, Rakeem Cohen of Blue Adventure Tours was ready for a night of fêting and sweating at I Love Soca.
With a goal to have an unforgettable summer vacation, Patrice McCann flew in from Fort Lauderdale and headed straight to I Love Soca to kick-start her best weekend ever.
With a goal to have an unforgettable summer vacation, Patrice McCann flew in from Fort Lauderdale and headed straight to I Love Soca to kick-start her best weekend ever.
Camryn Harrison was casual and comfortable.
Camryn Harrison was casual and comfortable.
Dressed in white, Liz Jackie stood out in a custom-made tasseled shorts, which she paired with decorated sneakers.
Dressed in white, Liz Jackie stood out in a custom-made tasseled shorts, which she paired with decorated sneakers.
Patrons enjoyed the music at Daybreak, one of the six parties in the Best Weekend series.
Patrons enjoyed the music at Daybreak, one of the six parties in the Best Weekend series.
Style diva Rakeem Cohen understood the assignment and made a big fashion statement in orange.
Style diva Rakeem Cohen understood the assignment and made a big fashion statement in orange.
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In true Jamaican spirit, the Independence Day celebrations got their start on Friday night with Best Weekend Ever taking over the parish of St Ann.

I Love Soca at Grizzly's Plantation Cove was the first to the pitch, scoring several home runs with its offerings. In addition to a diverse disc jockey roster, Kes added to the entertainment highlights, and there was an unplanned stage appearance of dancehall deejay Laa Lee, accompanied by track and field legend Usain Bolt to teach fete-goers the popular dance move 'Leggo Di Bird'. The set-up from entrance to the food court was practical and easy to navigate.

Season band holders could say they had their fill of the soca, dancehall, and hip-hop music genres, but in a few hours, many found themselves getting a taste of the second event on the line-up, Daybreak Breakfast Party, at the same venue. It was transformed into a playground for locals and foreigners coming together to consume a wide menu of breakfast options and soak in the culture. Jamaica was represented in live and living colours, as black, green and gold decorated the venue.

Here are the highlights.

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