Caribbean map > Bahamas > Festivals
tivals. It´s known as GOOMBAY and takes
place in summer. Another popular event is
JUNKANOO end of the year. The INDE-
PENDENCE DAY is celebrated on 10th of
July and the DISCOVERY DAY on 12th
October.
among locals as well as tourists.
Nearly every large island has its own
race. The most well-known are the
GREEN TURTLE CAY REGATTA,
the OUT ISLAND REGATTA and the
ALL ELEUTHERA REGATTA.