The public is invited to attend the 2024 National Heroes Day celebrations on Monday, 22 January 2024. This year’s festivities feature two events, the first being the annual Awards Presentation in Heroes Square, beginning at 9:00am. The second event will be a Celebration of Culture later in the afternoon, starting at 4:00pm on Cardinall Avenue, and will feature local food, craft vendors, live entertainment and fireworks.

The theme of the 2024 National Heroes Day is “Celebrating Cultural Artists and Creatives” and will honour over eighty persons and groups across the following categories: Cherished Classics (Early Pioneers), Cultural Luminary (Pioneers) and Cultural Heritage Groups. Awardees were selected after being nominated by the public in September 2023 and applications went through a detailed evaluation process by the National Heroes Day committee. Criteria included being active within the arts community for 20 years or more; representing the Cayman Islands through their craft and passing along their skills through education.

“Beginning the day by revering our National Heroes and applauding our 2024 Heroes Day honourees, then reuniting in historic George Town to enjoy Caymanian food and music is an excellent way to embrace our culture”, stated Minister for Culture Hon. Dwayne Seymour. ‘’I look forward to fellowship with the community at both events.”

The Awards Presentation will be streamed live on the Cayman Islands Government YouTube and cable television channels. For more information, visit www.gov.ky/events/national-heroes-day.