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New Year's 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.
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16-19
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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
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| 25-29 |
The Grenada Sailing Festival
attracts sailing enthusiasts from all over the world, and features four days of races and regattas and a day-long craft market and cultural street festival.
In 2008, the festival will celebrate its 15th anniversary with activities and races from Jan 25th to 29th.
Visit the Sailing Festival website at www.grenadasailingfestival.com for news and updates.
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February
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7
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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.
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4
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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.
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| 21-24 |
In 2008, West Indies Events will host the first annual Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta, with 3 days of racing and entertainment from Feb 21 to 24.
Thu 21 Feb - Registration & Skippers briefing
Fri 22 Feb - Classic Yachts and Workboat races around St. George's harbour
Sat 23 Feb - Classic Yachts race from St. George's to St. David's
Sun 24 Feb - Classic Yachts race from St. David's to St. George's
www.classicregatta.com
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March
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17
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St. Patrick's Day Festival
Celebrations take place in Sauteurs, St. Patrick's. Exhibits include local arts and craft, agricultural produce, food.
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| 20-23 |
Grenada Round The-Island Easter Regatta |
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24
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Good Friday (Public Holiday)
Easter Monday (Public Holiday) |
April
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25-27
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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. For more information - write to carriacoumaroonfestival@hotmail.com
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May
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1
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Labour Day
Workers celebrate with parades and parties organized in their honour.
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Whit Monday (Public Holiday) |
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Corpus Christi - (Public Holiday) |
June
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29
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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.
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July
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The Grenada Carnival slowly starts. For more information on schedule or playing Mas, please check out the site spicemasgrenada.com and Summercrew2000.com |
August
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Carriacou Regatta
A weekend of Yacht & Work Boats Races, enchanced by sporting events, cultural shows, artistic performances, big drum dances and street parties. For more information & Events Calendar, please click here!
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TBA
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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.
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4
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Emancipation Day
A Public Holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery.
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11
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Carnival 2007 - Carnival Monday
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12
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Carnival 2007 - 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.
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.
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October
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The Grenada Classics is a great opportunity to meet and socialise in a beautiful environment with many of the great characters of test cricket played in recent times between England and the West Indies.
Travel with the England Classics team and enjoy a week rubbing shoulders with many of the cricketing legends of recent test cricket. Spend time in the company of characters such as Allan Lamb and many more, on the beautiful island of Grenada. Attend the Classics parties and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Classics match - sit back and relax and be part of the festival atmosphere and lime with 4,000 Grenadians.
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25
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Thanksgiving Day
This Public Holiday is marked by church.
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November
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13-16
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Carriacou 2008 Sailing Series
The Grenada Yacht Club in conjunction with the organizing committee for the Carriacou Sailing series proudly announces the 8th running of the Carriacou sailing series to be held on November 13 - 16, 2008 at Tyrell Bay Marina, Carriacou.
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December
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19-21
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Carriacou Parang Festival
A music Festival and Cultural Extravaganza celebrated throughout the Sister Isle.
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25 - 26
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Christmas Day and Boxing Day Festivities
Celebration of the Birth of Christ. The public holidays are marked by family gathering and carol singing.
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31
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New Year's Eve.
Church services and gala parties ring in the New Year.
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