January New Year’s celebration at Government Dock February Begin heaviest part of tourist season Spring brings painters catching us in full bloom March Commonwealth Day celebration April House tour to benefit daycare center May End of winter tourist season June Bahamas Billfish tournament July Independence day festivities July 10 August Darn hot. Mostly European tourists September Many hotels closed October North Eleuthera regatta November Popular tourist destination for Thanksgiving December Junkanoo parade and Christmas celebration Junkanoo in December — or anytime!