Junkanoo is a street festival that occurs in many towns across the Bahamas every Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year's Day. The largest Junkanoo parade takes place in Nassau, the capital. Junkanoo groups "rush" from 12:00 AM until shortly after dawn, to the music of cowbells, wearing costumes made from cardboard covered in tiny shreds of colourful crepe paper competing for cash prizes. Major musical groups involved in the Nassau Junkanoo have included The Saxons, The Valley Boys, The Roots, One Family and as of late the Prodigal Sons. Past musical groups have included the Vikings and Music Makers.

Visit the official Junkanoo Cultural Festival website for additional information.