Bob Marley Birthday Celebrations Canceled 2010

KINGSTON, Jamaica- If you are a fan of Bob Marley then you would already know all there is to know about the annual birthday celebrating his life on Feb. 6th. The birthday celebration is an annual tradition that became the way of Kingston life for decades. This year's celebrations were expected to surpass the festivities of years gone by. The musical event of Kingston, Jamaica was distinguished by all who strive to keep the spirit of Marley's music alive through his fans and followers. This year was expected to be no different except for the very large matter of the celebrations being called off for the first time in years. The news of the concert's cancellation appears to have been rather late in the day as those visiting Kingston annually had discovered at the very last minute.

Holiday makers who attempted to coordinate their vacation time with the Feb 6th Bob Marley Birthday Bash Celebration got the shock of their lives. The concert that drew in thousands from around the world failed to obtain permits from local authorities in time for the celebration to kickoff on the day. Kingston was definitely geared up to party to the beats of the legendary Bob Marley as part of his birthday celebrations bash event. Unfortunately, for thousands of Marley fans expected to attend the highly anticipated concert had been canceled. The annual birthday celebration concert is the pride and joy of Kingston. But, this year the lively city had to make do with celebrating the great late singer without the traditional Bob Marley concert extravaganza.

Not doubt the canceled concert also spelled very dreadful news for the tourism industry of Kingston, Jamaica. Annually, tourists flock to this region of Jamaica specifically to partake of the extraordinarily celebrated occasion. The concert had never before been canceled since 1972. Thirty-eight years later the unthinkable had occurred again. The 2010 concert cancellation was the direct result of noise complaints made by neighboring residents. Promoters Clive Pringle was slapped with a tough blow when authorities informed him that his permit application to hold this year's event was denied. In addition to the denied permits, the promoter was fined several dollars due to violation of the local noise and curfew restrictions.

Superintendent Dezeita Taylor, confirmed the constant run ins with the locals and the local police in Negril, was the last stray for the annual event. Feb 6th was the date of the annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash, but who knows what the fans and followers of this grand event will do next year in place of the birthday bash this to mark the occasion.