Bahamians ushered in the country’s thirty-second birthday to the sounds of Junkanoo as a blaze of fireworks lit up Clifford Park
Thousands of Bahamians flocked to Clifford Park to welcome Independence 2005 on Saturday evening.
Instead of the usual police tattoo, there was an ecumenical service that featured gospel performances, a march past and a n inspection of government uniformed agencies by Governor General Dame Ivy Dumont.
At midnight the Bahamian flag was raised as the night sky was ablaze with fireworks much to the enjoyment of the large crowd.
However, some people felt that the Independence celebration lacked the excitement of the police tattoo and may have been the reason the crowd was smaller than last year.
“It was definitely less people than in previous years,” said Tanya Brown, a spectator.
Source: Cara Brennen, The Tribune
