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Heroes Day on Monday Jan 28 – Road closures from Fri Jan 25 6pm – Mon Jan 28 9pm

cayman03 National Heroes Day 2013 (next Monday, 28 January) will be a celebration of the many advocates for the development of young people in the Cayman Islands.

This year’s honourees, who dedicate significant time and energy to developing youth services, represent a cross-section of our community – from teachers and clergy to businesspeople and social workers.

In addition, the day will focus on the recipients of the Order of the Cayman Islands’ medals as well as the Queen’s Honours.

The Monday holiday fete will begin at 9:00 a.m. (earlier than the traditional 10:00 a.m. start).  The programme will include a parade, messages from senior government officials and the presentation of awards.

It will conclude with a social including live entertainment and refreshments.

All are invited.

GIS NOTICE:

WHO:                                     Heroes Day Honourees

Government officials

Uniformed orgs on parade

School children

Members of the public

WHAT:                       Heroes Day Celebrations, 2013

WHEN:                       (Holiday) Monday, 28 January 2013. From 9 a.m.

WHERE:                     Heroes Square, George Town

BACKGROUND:         This year’s focus is on Youth Services.

Road Closures – National Heroes DayNHD logo

The following roads will be closed from  6:00pm on Friday, 25th January, until 9:00pm on Monday, 28th January, in connection with National Heroes Day:

–              Fort Street at the junction with North Church Street

–              Fort Street at the clock tower

–              Edward Street at the junction with Main Street

–              Edward Street at the junction with Cardinall Avenue

–              Albert Panton Street at the junction with Cardinall Avenue

National Heroes Day has always been known as one of Cayman’s most memorable and patriotic events

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