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Events
Cermonies, events, shows, sports and performances that take place all year round.
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New Year's Day |
Consists of gala balls and parties at hotels and clubs. (Jan.)
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Grenada International Troathalon |
International participants swim 1.5k, cycle 25k, and run 5k. (Jan.)
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Spice Island Game Fishing Tournament |
Anglers of international reputation enjoy the rich fishing ground of sailfish, marlin, yellowfin, tuna, and more. (Jan.)
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Grenada Sailing Festival |
February
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True Blue "Indigo" Yatch Race Pursuit Race |
February
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Carriacou Carnival |
February
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St. Patrick's Fiesta Celebration |
An exposition of local arts and crafts, agricultural produce, food and drinks, together with a Cultural Extravaganza and Mini-Street Festival. (March)
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Carl Schuster Memorial Round Grenada Yatch Race |
March
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Alliance Francaise Concert |
By French singer and musician, Eric Vincent. (March)
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Easter Dinghy Races |
Organized by the Grenada Yatch Club. April
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National Kite Flying Competition |
Kite flyers compete for prizes in categories like the Largest Flying Kite, the Eldest Kite Flyers etc. (April)
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St. Mark's Day Fiesta |
Fiesta consist of local crafts, agricultural and cultural exhibits. (April)
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Labour Day |
Workers' celebration with massive rally at Queen's Park, St. George's, and individual Trade Unions' Fetes. (May)
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Grenada Open/O.E.C.S. Golf Tournament |
May
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La Source Grand Anse Race |
Yatch race around the buoys in Grand Anse Bay. (June)
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Fisherman's Birthday Celebration |
The most popular town for the celebration is Gouyave in the parish of St. John's. It involves the blessing of fishing boats and nets, boat racing, street dancing, and culminates in a type of mini-carnival. (June)
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Venezuela Independence Day Regatta |
Two days of racing from St. George's Harbour to the South Coast and back. (July)
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Carriacou Regatta |
Workboat races and cultural shows, street parties, sporting activities, artistic performances, and Big Drum dances. (Aug.)
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Rainbow City Festival |
A popular festival in Greenville in the parish of St. Andrew's. There are displays of local arts and crafts, and products of local manufacture. Plenty of food, drinks, and music keep the festival spirit alive. (Aug.)
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Grenada's Carnival |
Steelband, Queen Show, Calypso Competition, and Pageant, with a "last lap" jump up on Tuesday. (Aug.)
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Carib Beer "End of Hurricane Season" Yatch Regatta |
October
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Thanksgiving Day Celebration |
Military parade at Queen's Park during the morning. (Oct.) |
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Clarke's Court Extempore Competition |
Calypsonians compete to become the Extempore King of Grenada. (Nov.)
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Matching Race off Grand Anse |
Floating headquarters provide the venue for one-on-one racing in fast dinghies. (Nov.)
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Carriacou Parang Festival |
Music festival and cultural extravaganza. (Dec.)
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Christmas Day and Boxing Day |
Carol singing and family celebrations. (Dec.)
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