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