NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The final night of Junkanoo Summer Festival closed out in grand style on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the festival returned on July 2, 2022 after several years hiatus, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic; much to the delight of residents and tourists.

The festival ended as it began with vibrant Junkanoo rush-outs by various Junkanoo groups, display of authentic Bahamian arts and crafts by artisans, and delectable cuisine served up to patrons on never-ending queues.

The finale lineup included: Junkanoo Rush-outs by The Immortals, Colors, Roots, and The Valley Boys.  Also performing were the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band; with top Bahamian musicians Fanshawn and Blaudy backed by Shad Collie & the VIP’S Band among others, closing out the night on the big stage.

Photos of performance by The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band and The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band on the final night of Junkanoo Summer Festival at The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

 
Performance by top Bahamian musicians Fanshawn and Blaudy backed by Shad Collie and the VIP’S Band on the final night of Junkanoo Summer Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

 
The final night of Junkanoo Summer Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay. Junkanoo Rush-out by: The Immortals, Colors, Roots, and the Valley Boys.

 
Junkanoo Summer Festival Dancers at The Junkanoo Summer Festival, Junkanoo Rush-out on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay.

 
Government Officials at The Junkanoo Summer Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay. Pictured from left Janice Miller, Permanent Secretary; Elise Delancy, former Permanent Secretary; Marco Rolle, Permanent Secretary; Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General, MOTIA; Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary, and Her Excellency Hope Strachan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO.
 

Former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie is pictured with Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General, MOTIA, and Bernadette Bastian, Senior General Manager, MOTIA.

BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs