Like I said, they only try. Winners receive thousands of dollars for performance, music and best of all, costumes. Nassau is a small place. Costume designers are up at midnight in their shacks in the back of their yards carefully designing costumes. Some groups have as much as 600 members, which is rather large.
Competition starts during the early morning of boxing day and new years day.
All in all, Junkanoo is still one of the most exciting events in the Bahamas. The International Bazaar is one of Grand Bahama's most visited attractions. It is known for its duty free products, especially rum. The Bazaar is a 10-acre mall centered in the heart of Freeport which is designed by themes from different countries all around the world. A prime example is the Japanese gate entrance that makes Asians feel right at home.