Bolt fans outside the Heart Training Centre at Rockfort on Monday. - Ricardo Makyn

There was much fanfare in the streets of Kingston as hundreds of Jamaicans turned out to welcome home one of their Olympic heroes, Usain Bolt.

Many didn't even mind the weather, as they turned out in the pouring rain just to get a glimpse of the champ.

Fans were at several points along the road and they greeted the motorcade as it rolled through.

It ended at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, where a press conference was held.

Dancer Craigy Dread in the midst of the celebration and fanfare that greeted Usain Bolt. - Ricardo Makyn

Usain Bolt doing the Gully Creepa dance at a welcome reception and press conference for him at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston - Ricardo Makyn

Fans turn out to see Usain Bolt at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday. - Winston Sill

Usain Bolt enjoys the moment as deejay Mavado entertains the audience at a welcome reception and press conference for him at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, yesterday. - Winston Sill

Fans desperatly trying to touch Usain - Ricardo Makyn

Fans getting a glimpse of Usain Bolt in the pouring rain at the intersection of Windward Road and Mountain View Avenue.- Ricardo Makyn

Fans awaiting Usain Bolt at the intersection of Windward Road and Mountain View Avenue. Ricardo Makyn