Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Date announced for this year's 'Just Rush' Junkanoo parade!!!!


Photo by Lyndah Wells

The Freeport News:

Organizers announced late yesterday evening that the date for the much anticipated third annual "Just Rush" Junkanoo Parade is set for Saturday, August 15 along Explorer's Way in downtown, Freeport.

According to Peter Adderley, president of Creative Works and the creator of what has become Grand Bahama's signature event, this year's event will highlight the biggest showdown in junkanoo history, with the defending Boxing Day Champions ValleyBoys in a head-to-head match-up with the New Year's Day winners on Bay Street, Saxons Superstars.

"After all the years of heated rivalry, and the controversy that surrounded the last two parades, when the big boys hit the streets of Freeport, this is it," said Adderley.
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