As the celebrations kick-started, the band put up a spectacular show filled with nothing but immense entertainment as they performed songs by local artists including Franco, Vee, Mapetla, Culture Spears, to mention but a few that left spectators yearning for more. Being of importance and probably one of the big events in the calendar of Mahalapye, the Prisons Day had attracted a great number of residents, especially children who walked long distances to grace the event.
The crowd was also treated to wonderful performances from different dance genres of Pantsula, Borankana, Setapa, Phathisi, and Tsutsube by prisoners. Moreover, dog and motorbike displays by the prison officers lightened up the day as officers showcased how they use dogs to track prison escapees and detect contraband in cells. Activities of the day began with the Acting President Slumber Tsogwane inspecting the guard of honour, followed by a parade by the marches past in slow and quick time, other activities that appeared to be one of the day's favourites.
