- Both are street parades. Junkanoo is a street parade that takes place in the Bahamas on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Carnival is a street parade that takes place in many countries around the world, including Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
- Both feature elaborate costumes and music. Junkanoo costumes are often made of brightly colored crepe paper and feathers, and they are often accompanied by live music. Carnival costumes are also often elaborate, and they are often accompanied by live music, such as samba or calypso.
- Both are cultural celebrations. Junkanoo is a celebration of Bahamian culture, and it is a time for people to come together and enjoy themselves. Carnival is also a celebration of culture, and it is a time for people to come together and enjoy themselves.
- Both are major tourist attractions. Junkanoo is a major tourist attraction in the Bahamas, and it attracts visitors from all over the world. Carnival is also a major tourist attraction in many countries around the world, and it attracts visitors from all over the world.