Goombay Summer Festival Celebrates Bahamian Culture in Grand Bahama (Video Highlight)

Poinciana Magazine
Jul 26
1 min read

It was a party at Taino Beach as the crowd enjoyed a celebration of Bahamian culture. Week 2 of the Grand Bahama Goombay Summer Festival saw DMac take to the stage after an evening of good food, music, Junkanoo and more.

The final week of Goombay Summer in Grand Bahama will take place on Thursday, July 31 with headliner KB wrapping up the festival.

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