Bahamas 43rd Anniversary Independence Celebrations at Clifford Park, July 9, 2016.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie (right), Mrs. Bernadette Christie, and Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe listen to the Ecumenical Service on Clifford Park, during the Bahamas Independence Celebrations, on July 9, 2016. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)

Church of God of Prophecy Bahama Brass Band march on Clifford Park. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)

Urban Renewal Band Music Masters dances perform Junkanoo steps on Clifford Park, during the Bahamas Independence Celebrations. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)

Members of the Church of God of Prophecy Bahama Brass Band. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheila Carey joins in singing a gospel song, on Clifford Park, during the Bahamas Independence Celebrations, on July 9, 2016. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)

Source: Bahamas Information Services