Bahamas Independence Day
July 10 is Independence Day in the Bahamas. This nation, composed of more than 700 islands, became an independent state on this day in 1973. Previously, it had been a part of the British Commonwealth.
Independence Day is celebrated all over the country, with fireworks, feasts, and traditional Bahamian “Junkanoo” celebrations (as pictured above). Junkanoo is a combination of mardi gras celebration and West African music and dance, with a unique Bahamian touch. These street parties take place all over the islands, with the largest ones in Freeport and downtown Nassau.
(photo © Newscom)
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