NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade witnessed a spectacular victory for One Family Junkanoo & Community Organization, marking their first championship title since 2022. Their winning presentation, “1001 Arabian Nights: Tales of Mystery and Magic,” captivated judges and spectators alike, earning a dominant 621 points to secure the A Division crown as unofficial parade winners.
The highly competitive event saw The Valley claim second position with 578 points for their creatively menacing theme “The Revenge of the Arthropods.” Shell Saxons Superstars captured third place honors with 533 points for their politically-charged presentation “Parade of Nations: Echoes of War, Voices of Peace.”
Rounding out the top contenders were World Famous Valley Boys Established 1958 in fourth place (528 points) with “Myths & Legends of Martial Arts,” followed by Roots Junkanoo Group in fifth (506 points) with their tribute-themed presentation “Women.” Genesis Warhawks narrowly missed fifth position by a single point, finishing sixth with 505 points for “The Book of Wisdom – Proverbs, Sayings & Teachings.”
The B Division competition showcased equally impressive performances, with Colours Junkanoo Group emerging as category champions. Their casino-themed extravaganza “A Nite @ Da Casino” earned them top honors as unofficial winners in their division.
This annual cultural extravaganza continues to demonstrate the vibrant creativity and artistic excellence of Bahamian parade traditions, drawing thousands of spectators to witness the elaborate costumes, rhythmic music, and choreographed performances that define Junkanoo culture.