STATEMENT: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture advises all Junkanoo groups intending to participate in the upcoming 2025 National Junkanoo Parades throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to complete registration with the Ministry no later than Friday, September 12, 2025.
At the time of registration, groups must provide the required documentation in order to qualify for seed funding Seed funding distribution will take place on the following dates:
- New Providence – Friday, September 19, 2025
- Grand Bahama – Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Eleuthera – Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Exuma – Monday, September 29, 2025
- Abaco – Friday, October 3, 2025
- All other Family Islands – Week of October 6, 2025
The Ministry thanks all Junkanoo groups for their continued dedication to preserving and advancing our cultural traditions, and looks forward to another successful parade season.
