All Eleuthera Junior Junkanoo Parade 2026
Sat. March 14, 2026
Governor's Harbour Homecoming Site
Start time: 6:00PM
Showing posts with label Junkanoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Junkanoo. Show all posts
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Neon Junkanoo Sun - AI Redo
Many years ago I created this image(bottom) in Microsoft Paint, then tweaked it in Adobe Photoshop. I redid it with AI using two different AI image creators(top and center).
"Neon Junkanoo Sun" - After AI
©A. Derek Catalano
Visit my Junkanoo and Carnival Concept Art
Friday, January 16, 2026
2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade
2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade
Thursday 29th January 2026, 6pm
Downtown Bay St.
Downtown Bay St.
Nassau, Bahamas
TICKETS AVAILABLE
The 2026 Junior Junkanoo Ticket Sales will commence on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's Ground Floor Foyer at University Drive beginning at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day until the Parade Day at prices of $5.00 from the entry point to Royal Bank and $10.00 from Scotiabank through Rawson Square to East Street
Friday, January 2, 2026
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025
2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025
Related article: Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins
Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins
"Boxing Day in The Bahamas" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas, and is a public holiday in many countries—especially those with historical ties to the British Empire, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Caribbean. Wikipedia
The name Boxing Day may seem strange at first, but it comes from a centuries-old tradition of giving “boxes” of gifts, money, goods, or charity to those in service roles or in need. In earlier times, aristocratic households gave servants and tradespeople gifts or gratuities—sometimes in decorative boxes—on the day after Christmas. This was both a form of gratitude for their service and an opportunity for workers to visit their own families after working on Christmas Day itself. Encyclopedia Britannica
Another linked tradition stems from the practice in Christian churches of placing alms boxes for donations to the poor; these boxes were opened and distributed on December 26, which is also the feast day of Saint Stephen—Christianity’s first martyr, known for his service to those in need. Wikipedia
Over time the holiday evolved. In some countries it became associated with sporting events (e.g., football and cricket matches in the UK and Australia) and, in many places today, major shopping sales. In others—particularly the Caribbean—it became a day for vibrant cultural celebrations rather than simply a day of rest or commerce. Encyclopedia Britannica
Friday, December 26, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Green Turtle Cay New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade
Green Turtle Cay
New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade
January 1st at 2:00PM
Starts at the Basketball Court
Celebrating the Origins of Junkanoo-
FROM WHICH WE CAME
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Authentically Bahamian Christmas Festival 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation,
the National Junkanoo Committee,
and the Tourism Development Corporation
proudly present
THE AUTHENTICALLY BAHAMIAN
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
December 18 & 19
9:00AM – 4:30PM
Pompey Square, Bay. St,
Nassau, Bahamas
Come and experience Bahamian Christmas treats,
costume-building competitions, skits, handcrafted ornaments,
and the vibrant energy of Junkanoo.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Harbour Is. Junkanoo Parade Number Picking
Harbour Is. Junkanoo Committee
proudly presents
BOXING DAY JUNKANOO PARADE NUMBER PICKING
Saturday, Nov. 29th, 2025
at 12:00 noon
At the Fig Tree, Bay St.
Harbour Is., Eleuthera
Junkanoo Rushout at 7PM
Music, Food and Drinks on Sale
Come out and support
Friday, October 24, 2025
Junkanoo: Securing Cultural Heritage Through Youth Engagement
Sammy, CJ an' da Boys - Junkanoo Jam - ©A. Derek Catalano
Joe Billy Park, Fowler St.
Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas.
Junkanoo: Securing Cultural Heritage Through Youth Engagement
The rhythmic pulse of the goatskin drum, the incessant clang of the cowbell, and the kaleidoscope of crepe paper costumes—this is Junkanoo, the quintessential cultural expression of The Bahamas. More than a celebratory street parade held on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, Junkanoo is a vibrant, living repository of Bahamian identity, history, and artistic genius. However, like any cherished tradition, its survival is not guaranteed. The intentional, detailed, and comprehensive transmission of the Junkanoo culture to the upcoming youth is not merely desirable but foundational to the nation's cultural future, ensuring that this ancestral celebration continues to evolve while honoring its profound roots.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Chippie's Reason to Rush! - FREE Culture Show & Competitions.
Chippie's Reason to Rush!
FREE Culture Show & Competitions.
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Chippie's Estate - West Bay St.
(Across from Fish Fry)
5pm - 9pm
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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