Events

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or new to the dragon boat experience, the Bahamas Dragon Boat Race promises an unforgettable adventure in paradise. Gather your crew, unleash the dragon within, and be part of this thrilling event that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

The second Monday in October, formerly known as "Discovery Day" or "Columbus Day," has now been dedicated to honoring Bahamian national heroes since 2013. An official National Heroes Day ceremony is held with a keynote speech by the Prime Minister, and heroes from a cross-section of civil society are celebrated with a week of activities.

Many people enjoy the day with family gatherings and beach picnics.

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the Government of The Bahamas and Finoverse, recently announced the relaunch of the inaugural D3 Bahamas FinTech Festival (D3).

This event, set to take place from 10-12 October at the Atlantis Conference Center, aims to spotlight The Bahamas as a nexus of innovation in the realms of digital assets, decentralization, and blockchain technology.

For more information about D3, speakers, tickets, awards, exhibiting, sponsoring, or hosting a community event, please visit the official website, below.

The Christmas holiday is celebrated in The Bahamas with many carnivals and festivals. We also have adopted many of the same traditions and customs of other countries. These include gift-giving, feasting and sending Christmas cards.

This holiday was granted to slaves the day after Christmas, when they were given the boxes left over from their master’s gifts. These boxes usually were sent from England and were well-crafted from fine wood. Hence the holiday is known as Boxing Day.

Junkanoo parades take place on some islands to commemorate the day.

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.

Majority Rule Day became a public holiday in 2014. It commemorates The Bahamas gaining majority rule for the first time on January 10, 1967, symbolizing the promise of equality, a level playing field, and fair play for all Bahamians.

Along with the emancipation from slavery in 1836, and gaining Independence from Great Britain in 1973, the achievement of Majority Rule is considered one of the most important events in the history of the country.