GRENADA
Calendar Of Events 2007 |
| JANUARY |
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New Year’s Day |
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22-27 |
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SPICE ISLAND 38tTH ANNUAL
BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
This annual tournament attracts fishermen from around the world with
cash prizes totalling EC$100,000 for first, second and third place
boats. Individual prizes are also given for the biggest game fish. |
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| FEBRUARY |
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| 7 |
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32nd Anniversary of Independence |
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19 |
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CARRIACOU CARNIVAL
Two days of street parades and various competitions among calypsonians
and masquerade bands |
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| MARCH |
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| 17-.. |
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St Patrick’s Day Festival |
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| APRIL |
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| 05 |
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GRENADA ROUND THE ISLAND
EASTER REGATTA
Venue: Grenada South Coast Yacht Club
Duration: 5 Days |
| 06 |
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GOOD FRIDAY
Public Holiday |
| 09 |
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EASTER MONDAY
Public Holiday |
| 10 |
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ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP
2007
National Stadium hosts 10 days of International cricket |
| 27 |
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CARRIACOU MAROON MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Belair Park 3 day music extravaganza |
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| MAY |
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| 01 |
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LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONS -
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
A parade, rally and parties are held in honour of the island's workers. |
| 28 |
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WHIT MONDAY
Public Holiday |
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| JUNE |
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07 |
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CORPUS CHRISTI
Religious holiday celebrating the Body of Christ. There are religious
processions to mark the occasion |
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29 |
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FISHERMAN'S BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATlONS
Gouyave in the parish of Sat John's is the most popular town for this
celebration. Church services and the blessing of fishermen boats and
nets followed by boat races and late afternoon street festivals.
Celebrations are also held in Carriacou. |
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| JULY |
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| AUGUST |
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| 03 |
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40th
ANNUAL CARRIACOU REGATTA
Started in 1965 by the late Linton J. Riggs as a mere boat- racing
event, the festival has grown to include a large number of sporting and
cultural activities |
| 06 |
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EMANCIPATION DAY
Public Holiday |
| 13 |
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GRENADA'S CARNIVAL
The island comes alive during this carnival celebration with Kiddies,
Steel band and Calypso Competitions. Jouvert, Traditional Mas and a
Parade of the Bands on Monday and Tuesday bring everyone together during
this exciting period. The Monday and Tuesday are Public Holidays.
CARNIVAL MONDAY
Public Holiday |
| 14 |
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CARNIVAL TUESDAY
Public Holiday |
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| SEPTEMBER |
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| OCTOBER |
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| 25 |
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Thanksgiving Day |
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| NOVEMBER |
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| 9-12 |
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8th Annual Carriacou Sailing Series |
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| DECEMBER |
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26 |
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CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING
DAY FESTIVITIES
Celebration of the birth of Christ. Church Services family gatherings
and carol singing mark the pubic holidays. |
| 31 |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
Church services and gala parties ring in the New Year. |
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| N.B. Public
Holidays are in Bold |
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