Grenada's Spicemas Carnival 2024 to return from April 29: Know schedule

Grenada: The Spicemas Corporation has unveiled the official calendar of the highly anticipated National 'Spicemas Carnival 2024' on Monday. The Carnival will begin from April 29 to August 13, featuring around 20 diverse events defining the nation's cultural heritage. This annual Carnival will attract visitors with a compelling expression of Caribbean culture and Street Theatre through music, dance, entertainment and cuisine, and a well-secured, ‘safe crime free’ environment.[caption id="attachment_66408" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Spicemas Carnival Grenada[/caption]It plays a crucial role in enlightening the nation's vibrant, rich cultural heritage and attracting many locals and tourists by creating a truly unforgettable experience for all.This Caribbean Carnival occurs every year in August and presents the most standout experiences. Grenada's Jab Jab, known for serving as the most impressive and iconic experience, features masqueraders covered in black oil or charcoal wearing two-horned helmets and carrying chains in their mouths.As the Carnival sets on, A large group of these masqueraders are seen on Carnival's Monday in the early morning street parade called J’ouvert. In the Monday Night Mas, these masqueraders light up the night skies with glowsticks and colourful t-shirts and dance to the music provided by huge DJ trucks. 

Here's the Complete Calender launch for Spicemas Carnival 2024:

• April 29- Spicemas Media Launch
• May 4- Spicemas Launch
• May 11- Spicemas Diaspora Launch
• July 4 to 7- Soca Quarter Finals
• July 11 to 14- Groovy Quarter Finals
• July 19 to 22- Calypso Tent Judging
• July 25- Brain Griffith
• July 26- Dr Trevor Friday
• July 27- Traditional Mas Festival
• July 28- Melody Pappitette Calypso Semi-Finals
• August 3- Children's Carnival Frolic
• August 8- Majestic Thursday
• August 9- Bacchanal Friday
• August 10- Pantastic Saturday
• August 11- Dimanche Gras
• August 12- Jou'vert Pageant Monday Nite Mas
• August 13- Parade of the Band's Last Lap

About Spicemas Corporation:

Being the sponsored organisation, the Spicemas Corporation plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and smooth execution of Carnival. It is a statutory body in the government of Grenada and is responsible for hosting and managing all the events under Spicemas celebrations.