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January 1 New Years Day Officially a public holiday, the new year is welcomed to the islands with gala balls and parties at hotels and clubs as well as Church services throughout the parishes. 27th - 30th Spice Island Billfish Tournament This annual tournament attracts fishermen from around the world, with cash prizes for first,second and third place boats, as well as any records broken. This tournament will be a tag and release one, with the rules for the tournament being the latest edition of the 'International Angling Rules-Rules for fishing in fresh and salt water' (IGFA). Tag and release rules will be provided at the time of registration. In the event of a dispute, the decision of the tournament committee will be final. All fish weighed in the tournament, become the property of the tournament committee 30th -- La Source Grenada Sailing Festival The 11th Annual Grenada Sailing Festival promises plenty of action with more than four (4) races, regattas, an all day craft market and a Cultural Street Festival. Back to Calendar & Events Feburary 7th Independence Day Celebrations One of the highlights of this public holiday in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, is a military parade at Tanteen. Beach parties are also prominent on the islands. 23- 24 Carriacou's Carnival Celebrations Carnival on the sister island is held at the pre-lenten time. Music fills the air during the two days of the Parade of the Bands. Prior to this there is a kiddies carnival, and competitions to select the King and Queen of the Mas Bands, and the Calypso Monarch. Back to Calendar & Events March 17th St. Patrick's Day Festival Celebrations take place in Sauteurs, St. Patrick's. Exhibits include local arts and craft, agricultural produce, food. 22nd - 29th Grenada Cricket Classics Festival Back to Calendar & Events April 3rd - 4th 3-4 Spice Laugh Festival 9th Good Friday (Public Holiday) 24th - 25th Grenada Triathlon Participants indulge in two days of activities that test their endurance in swimming, cycling and running. 28th One-Day International Cricket Match (England vs. West Indies) 30th - 2nd .May Carriacou Maroon Music Festival Maroons are an age-old celebration in Carriacou, expressing appreciation for a productive harvest and petitioning success for the on-coming planting season. Back to Calendar & Events MAY 1 Labour Day Workers celebrate with parades and parties organized in their honour. 7th - 9th Drum Festival The 4rd Annual Grenada Drum Festival is carded to take place in the historic village of Tivoli. A traditional Night, with TELINGO - the old masters' chants, dances and drum techniques. Drum workshops - Traditional village foods and customs. 19th One-Day International Cricket Match (Bangladesh vs. West Indies) 29th - 30th Whitsuntide Games Caribbean athletes assemble in Grenada to participate in two days of track and field competition. This is the opportunity to see the best athletes in the region. 31st Whit Monday (Public Holiday) Back to Calendar & Events JUNE 10 Corpus Christi - (Public Holiday) 29th ---Fisherman's Birthday Celebrations Gouyave in the parish of St. John, is the most popular town for this celebration. Church services and the blessing of fishermen’s boats and nets, followed by boat races and late afternoon street festivals. Back to Calendar & Events JULY Grenada getting ready for Grenada Carnival 30- 2 Aug. Carriacou Regetta A weekend of Yacht & Work Boats Races, enchanced by sporting events, cultural shows, artistic performances, big drum dances and street parties. Back to Calendar & Events AUGUST 2nd - 4th Rainbow City Festival The town of Grenville in the largest parish St. Andrew, is the location for this lively celebration. Local arts, crafts, food, music and tours of scenic sites in the parish combine to make this a festival not to be missed. 2nd Emancipation Day A Public Holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery. 9th Carnival 2004 - Pageant Pageant in Grenada features the fancy bands and costumes, with masqueraders parading the through the streets of St. George's to the National Stadium for judging. Pageant parade begins at 1:00 pm. Monday Day Nite Mas in St. George's begins around 10:00 pm. The night bands parade through the streets of the capital city together with steelbands and supporters. Carnival 2004 - J'Ouvert Street theatre with traditional or Ole mas. Witness the original Jab Jab, Vekou, Wild Indian, Apache and various forms of Perrotte Grenada mas, music and chants. 10th -- Parade of Bands Carnival Tuesday features the Parade of the Bands through the streets of St.George's. The official parade begins from 2:00 pm. In the evening jump-up through the streets of St. George’s to the sounds of steelband and local DJs as everyone wnjoys a Las Lap. Back to Calendar & Events SEPTEMBER No Events Available OCTOBER 25 Thanksgiving Day This Public Holiday is marked by church. Back to Calendar & Events NOVEMBER 11-14th Carriacou 2004 Sailing Series Back to Calendar & Events DECEMBER 5th Christmas in the Rainforest The Grand Etang Forest Reserve comes alive with a day of activities and fun for the whole family 17th -19th Carriacou Parang Festival A music Festival and Cultural Extravaganza celebrated throughout the Sister Isle. 25 - 26 Christmas Day and Boxing Day Festivities Celebration of the Birth of Christ. The public holidays are marked by family gathering and carol singing. 31 New Year's Eve. Church services and gala parties ring in the New Year. Go to top of Page