THE grounds of the United States (US) Embassy in St Andrew came alive on Wednesday evening as representatives of all segments of the Jamaican society partied with representatives of its key international ally for that country’s big birthday bash.

Public affairs attaché at the US Embassy in Kingston Michael Lavallee (left) shares lens time with Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (centre) and Shorna-Kay Richards, former Jamaica ambassador to Japan. Garfield Robinson

The US will celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but the party was held early in Jamaica as music, food and drinks were well received by the attendees during an evening of camaraderie.