Carriacou carnival

• Location: Carriacou, Grenada (Grenadine Islands)

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: 2 days (with cultural lead-up events during the week)

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Hillsborough and surrounding villages across Carriacou

• Organizer: Carriacou Carnival Committee and Ministry of Culture

• Established: 19th century roots with African and French influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but traditional and masquerade costumes are encouraged and widely worn

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes