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Celebrations in Grenada


Spicemas Carnival

In Grenada, the Spicemas Carnival happens on the second Monday and Tuesday of August. However, festivities begin with smaller parties and musical competitions as early as April. Soca and Calypso music plays throughout both days as well as masquerades parading in the streets.
Originally, Carnival is meant to be a pre-lent celebration however, Grenada, as well as much of the 
Carnival has a devil character, called Jab Jab that is meant to mock the evils West Indians faced during the days of colonization. Masqueraders walk around St.George's for J'ouvert dressed as Jab Jabs.
In the afternoon Ole Mas, a satire theatrical group, recounts the political and social events that happened that year.

Independence Day

February 7th is Grenada's independence day. It is the day they gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1974. The island holds parades, festivals, and free concerts. Along with the festive, there are national ceremonies to honor those that died for the island's independence.
As a public holiday, banks and shops are closed and the day is a great way for families to bond.


Grenada Chocolate Festival

In May, Grenada has a week-long Chocolate Festival where the chocolate factories on the island allow the public to learn about cocoa farming and how to make chocolate. Food, drinks, and entertainment turn it into a spectacle to celebrate Grenada's ethical chocolate making.

Sources

Admin. “Story.” Grenada Chocolate Festival, Grenada Chocolate Festival, 21 Feb. 2020, www.grenadachocolatefest.com/story/.

Curley, Robert. “Experience the Biggest and Best Parties in Grenada.” TripSavvy, 22 July 2019, www.tripsavvy.com/cultural-events-concerts-festivals-in-grenada-1488138.

Grenada's Independence Day Celebration, aglobalworld.com/holidays-around-the-world/grenada-independence-day/.


Comments

  1. Camille LeconteOctober 30, 2020 at 5:25 AM

    Hey Daniela, I have been loving your posts about Grenada. The only thing I would call attention to is the fact that this post is a little short. You needed 500 words for the post, I feel like we are missing out on a lot of information is there's not much on the posts. I do really like how you've included pictures of the people of Grenada celebrating their culture. It is wonderful! Please keep up with the engaging blogs, thank you.

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