1st - January |
NEW YEAR'S DAY JUNKANOO PARADE [The Islands
Of The Bahamas]
A spectacular parade of music, dance and costume. Starts
at 1:00am, Bay Street, downtown Nassau. On Grand Bahama
Island, Junkanoo takes place along the parade route on West
Sunrise Highway, from 5:00pm to midnight. Parades are held
on all the other major Islands Of The Bahamas - times vary.
|
| 1st
- January |
STANIEL
CAY 27TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY CRUISING REGATTA [Exuma]
(242) 355-2024. E-mail: dlhocher@aol.com |
| 1st
- January |
THE
POLAR BEAR SWIM [Nassau/Paradise
Island
A a fun time, with beach party & a traditional (snowbirds)
swim in the sea amongst giant ice cubes (Brrrr!). Time and
venue tbd. Contact Tom Muir (242/322-6504) or Guy Richard
(242/356-8312) of the Canadian Men’s Club. |
| 1st
- January |
ANNUAL
NEW YEAR'S SAILING REGATTA [Nassau/Paradise Island]
Continuing from Dec 31. Thirty to forty locally built sailing
sloops, ranging from 17’ to 28’, converge off Montagu
Bay in a battle for championship. (242) 394-0445. |
| 1st
- 14th January |
THE
CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
Bringing family fun and excitement; games galore and rides
for all levels of courage. Daily, from 3pm — midnight;
Saturdays, Noon to midnight. Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.
Admission: $2 adults; $1 children (under age 12). |
| 6th
- January |
EXPO
BAHAMAS 2000 SONGFEST [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
Concert features top Bahamian performing artists. 6:00pm until,
Nassau Marriott. Sponsored by local radio station, Love ’97.
(242)356-2555 |
| 6th
-13th & 13th -30th January |
BIRDING
& ECOLOGY ADVENTURE [Andros Island]
Daily birding excursions, lectures on bird habits & identification
and mist-netting. Small Hope Bay Lodge. (800)223-6961 or (242)368-2014
; www.SmallHope.com |
| 10th
- January |
SUPREME
COURT OPENING [Nassau/Paradise Island]
A picturesque ceremony opening the annual session of The Bahamas
Supreme Court 10:00am. (242) 356-9101. |
| 11th
- 14th January |
BAHAMA
BREEZE GYMNASTIC INVITATIONAL [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
An international women’s gymnastic competition drawing
over 300 of the top U.S. gymnasts. At the Nassau Marriott
Resort. (242)356-7722/393-6221. |
| 15th
- 31st January |
SPIRIT
OF THE BAHAMAS (ART) [Nassau/Paradise Island] showcasing
over a hundred paintings by seven of the Bahamas’ noted
artists. Group tours conducted by an exhibiting artist are
available. Advance notice required. Call (242)394-0677. Showing
week-days 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, at the Central Bank Gallery,
Trinity Place & Frederick Street, downtown Nassau. |
| 16th
- 20th January |
ANNUAL
BAHAMAS WAHOO (FISHING) CHAMPIONSHIP # 3
[Abaco].
Walker’s Cay Hotel & Marina. (800) WALKERS. www.bahamaswahoo.com |
| 19th
January - 8th February |
THE
CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN [Grand
Bahama Island] bringing family fun and excitement; games galore
and rides for all levels of courage. 3pm — midnight daily.;
Saturdays, Noon to midnight. Goombay Park. $2 adults; $1 children
(under age 12). |
| 20th
- 21st January |
CASINO
AT BAHAMIA PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island]
Ruby Golf Course, Resort at Bahamia. (242)350-7000, ext 4602 |
| 25th
January - 3rd February |
11th
ANNUAL QUILT SHOW [Nassau/Paradise
Island] all original, hand-made quilts ranging in size, from
miniature to large heirloom pieces. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Trinity
Methodist Church Hall, Frederick Street, downtown, Nassau.
Contact Marie Murray at (242) 393-1349. |
| 26th
- January |
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE
TEA PARTY [Nassau/Paradise
Island] A delightful afternoon of tea and Bahamian hospitality
at Government House. The last Friday of the month. (242) 326-5371,
(242)328-7810,(242)356-0435; E-mail: pwilliams@bahamas.com |
| 31st
- January |
ANNUAL
EBONY FASHION FAIR [Nassau/Paradise
Island] Showcasing the latest collection of irresistible fashions
by American & European designers. Time: 8:00 pm Location:
SuperClubs Breezes, Cable Beach. Tickets are $40 & $55.
Box Office opens at Mademoiselle, Bay Street, Jan 15. Sponsored
by the Pilot Club of Nassau. For information, contact Alice
Rolle of the Pilot Club of Nassau at tel. (242) 325-6006. |
