July 10th 2023.
The Bahamas is gearing up to celebrate the 50th year of independence in style! This milestone has been celebrated with an array of festivities since the beginning of the year and the events are only going to get bigger and better as the nation moves closer to its grand Independence Day on July 10, 2023.
From July 3 to July 6, the Bahamas hosted an unforgettable “50th on the Bay” night market and concert series in Nassau that showcased local talent and entertainment. It was an effort to share the culture and heritage of the country and promote tourism. July 4 was the day dedicated for “50 for 50 Day” and it was all about celebrating the contributions the Bahamas has made to the region.
To promote health and wellness, July 6 was National Bahamian Pride Day and the Prime Minster’s Legacy Ball. The country also had a ‘Golden Oldies’ soiree to commemorate the year 1973 when the Bahamas was granted independence after 300 years of being a colony. Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism, Investments and Aviation said, “The expectation is to make sure that the visitors have an enriched, rewarding experience and they continue to return to the Bahamas.”
On Independence Day, the country will be ringing with the sound of church bells, cowbells, and goat-skinned drums. There will be Jubilee celebrations, a Rush event, a Family Fun Day, and a state reception. Last month, the Bahamas Tourism Board, along with the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, traveled to Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the first-ever non-stop flights from LA to Nassau.
The Bahamas is looking forward to welcoming both first-time and returning visitors. With more direct flights from major cities to the Bahamas, the country is closer to its goal of achieving 20 percent more than the 2019 total visitor arrivals of 7.25 million. Singer Pharrell Williams also recently partnered to bring a new resort to the Bahamas, so there are plenty of reasons to visit the country and enjoy all that it has to offer!
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