Grand Marshal

The honorary position of the Grand Marshal of the Guinea Jubilee recognizes a person who has significantly contributed to the Guinea community in Gloucester, Virginia.


Past Grand Marshals

** Canceled due to Hurricane Isabel * Deceased


Nomination Forms – Due July 15

The honorary position of the Grand Marshal of the Guinea Jubilee recognizes a person who has significantly contributed to the Guinea community in Gloucester, Virginia.

Priority will be given, but not limited to, people:

  • Who live in Guinea
  • Who work the water or in affiliated occupations
  • Who have garnered respect and have seniority in the community

The Nominee should embody the spirit of Guinea, have strong connections to the community, be recognizable, and bring prestige to the celebration of the Guinea heritage.
Persons who have previously served as the Guinea Jubilee Grand marshal are not eligible for nomination a second time. (See below for complete list of previous Guinea Jubilee Grand Marshals.)

To nominate a person, please include:

  1.  Name for Consideration for Grand Marshal.
  2. Contact Information for the nominee (phone number or address).
  3. Qualifications/Connection to Guinea.
  4. Name and contact phone number of the person making the submission.
  5. Any other information that will guide the committee’s decision. 

Mail nominations to: The Grand Marshal Committee, P.O. Box 411, Bena, VA 23018 or Email: info@guineaheritage.org.  Yearly Deadline, July 15.

Grand Marshall Suggestion

The Guinea Jubilee Committee invites names for consideration for Grand Marshal

Please complete the information and click “Submit”.  
You may also complete and mail a paper form.

Thank you for your interest and support!


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