Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 69

Events JANUARY 1 - 2 New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade Grand Bahama Island Junkanoo is a spectacular native street festival, with the sounds of goatskin drums, horns, whistles, cow bells and a spectacular showase of dancers in bright dazzling costumes. It is the National Festival of the Bahamas, representing a celebration of their roots and heritage. The parade is also held in Nassau & Paradise Island. Contact [email protected] JANUARY 13 - 14 Sunshine Insurance Marathon Enjoy the beautiful island scenery over the 26.2 miles of this race. International participants are welcomed. www.marathonbahamas.com/marathon FEBRUARY 23 - 25 RumBahamas A festival of food, rum and culture. MARCH Bahamas Music & Heritage Festival This festival is an exciting time for the whole family with fun activities, musical performances, art and crafts, dinner sahows, story telling, and more MARCH 14 - 17 First Baptist Church of Glenarden: Faith Festival First Baptist Ch