Junkanoo

The New Year’s Junkanoo Rush is a vibrant celebration held every New Year’s Day. The streets of historic New Plymouth come alive with a colorful parade, featuring breathtaking sights and the lively sounds of traditional Bahamian music. Dressed in intricate, handmade costumes, participants showcase energetic dances, igniting the island with an electrifying atmosphere that pulses with excitement.

The New Year’s Junkanoo Rush is a vibrant celebration held every New Year’s Day. The streets of historic New Plymouth come alive with a colorful parade, featuring breathtaking sights and the lively sounds of traditional Bahamian music. Dressed in intricate, handmade costumes, participants showcase energetic dances, igniting the island with an electrifying atmosphere that pulses with excitement.

Celebrate Junkanoo in June at Big O's Swimming Pigs Bar and Restaurant on No Name Cay, Abaco! Experience the lively Bahamian culture with vibrant music, dazzling costumes, and an energetic parade. Indulge in delicious local dishes, cool drinks, and the one-of-a-kind experience of swimming with our famous pigs. This family-friendly event promises fun, tradition, and the warm hospitality of the islands. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration right in the heart of the Bahamas!

Experience the pulsating rhythm and vibrant energy of the Love Rush Junkanoo Parade. This lively celebration brings together locals and visitors alike to revel in the rich cultural heritage of the Bahamas. Colorful costumes adorned with feathers, beads, and intricate designs flood the streets of Marsh Harbour as dancers move to the infectious beat of Junkanoo music. Spectators are enthralled by the spectacle of elaborate floats and performers showcasing the spirit and creativity of the community.

This event involves most of the primary and high school students on the island. It's a competition to determine which school will take the winning trophy.

There will be drummers, trumpet blowers, cowbell shakers, and so much more. 

Make this a part of your weekend plans.

The holidays on Eleuthera will not be complete without a junkanoo parade. The All Eleuthera Junkanoo Parade is sure to have everyone on their feet bouncing and stepping to the sounds of junkanoo music.

There will be drummers, trumpet blowers, cowbell shakers, and so much more. 

Make this a part of your weekend plans.

Adults $5.00/ Children $2.00.

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.

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.