Junkanoo

Come and enjoy a fun filled day of Bahamian Culture as you dance the night away to the pulsating sounds of goat skin drums,cowbells and whistles.
This event is in honour of Mr. Daniel Decosta and begins at 12 noon.
The Junkanoo parade begins at 7:00 p.m.

This community-based Junkanoo parade blends the traditional music and dance of Junkanoo with local variants, making for unique entertainment. Hundreds of residents and visitors alike gather for this annual reunion.

This event is sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and will feature live band entertainment by Blue Waters, Corey Hield, Franshawn Evans, Fire Dancer Venus, Fashion Show by Empress Verda, goombay dancers, junkanoo, bush tea display and tasting, games, lots of down home food, drinks and music.

Groups come together and invite the public to rush with them to celebrate Junkanoo, the National Festival of The Bahamas. You can also watch the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade broadcast live from Bay Street, Nassau, via Cable TV on large screens.

This weekend long inter-island Junkanoo and singing band competition will focus on our native music (calypso and rake & scrape).

This exciting community-based Junkanoo parade is the annual reunion for hundreds of residents and visitors alike. It blends the traditional music and dance of Junkanoo with local variants, making for unique entertainment.

Bringing in the new year with a bang is a tradition known to the island of Abaco. Every New Year’s Day a Junkanoo parade displaying breathtaking sights and vibrant sounds fills the historic streets of New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, in celebration of a new year. The event runs throughout the evening, with regular transfers by the Green Turtle Ferry from Treasure Cay on the mainland.

Junkanoo, the National Festival of The Bahamas, is an expression of Bahamian art and culture. Large groups parade with elaborate costumes, dancing or playing goatskin drums, horns, bells, or whistles, as thousands watch and dance along.

Junkanoo, the National Festival of The Bahamas, is an expression of Bahamian art and culture. Large groups parade with elaborate costumes, dancing or playing goatskin drums, horns, bells, or whistles, as thousands watch and dance along.

In appreciation for their continual support to the community, the Ministry of Tourism welcomes our visitors, winter residents and cruising community.  There is Bahamian music by local entertainers, succulent native dishes, treats and lots more.  Come and bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon of tea, pastriesand Bahamian hospitality on Great Exuma.