Spicemas carnival

• Location: St. George’s and towns across Grenada

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Culminates on the second Monday and Tuesday of August

• Duration: ~2 weeks (with events starting in late July)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local and international attendees

• Venue: Streets of St. George’s and major parishes

• Organizer: Spicemas Corporation

• Established: Evolved from pre-Lenten carnival and Emancipation celebrations; modern form since 1981

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for masqueraders in J’ouvert and Monday/Tuesday parades; festive attire encouraged for all

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes