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Photo courtesy of Chelle Koster Walton
Junkanoo Parade
10Best Says
Junkanoo, a uniquely Bahamian spectacle, brings to mind the high energy, vibrant color and rhythmic sounds of Mardi Gras. 10Best.com and USA TODAY readers recently voted it the Best Caribbean... Read More
Junkanoo, a uniquely Bahamian spectacle, brings to mind the high energy, vibrant color and rhythmic sounds of Mardi Gras. 10Best.com and USA TODAY readers recently voted it the Best Caribbean Festival.
Although its roots reach back to the 17th century, Junkanoo continues to draw the community together every December 26 and January 1 for an incredible pre-dawn "rush-out" procession down Bay Street. Smaller Junkanoo bands often perform at Nassau attractions, resorts and clubs year-round.
Goat-skin drums, cowbells and whistles provide the percussion to which huge bands dressed in extravagantly colorful theme costumes march and dance. The energy is contagious and charges the entire town up. Spectators often get caught up in the dancing and spirit of party.
Address:
Frederick St to Shirley St
Nassau,
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Chelle Koster Walton
Naples Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Contact the Nassau People-To-People Programme to become involved with a Junkanoo band during your visit."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Junkanoo is the basis of all the arts and most of the culture in the Bahamas and makes for an exciting, truly Bahamian experience.
