Booster Shot: Grenada Spice Mas 2009, Calendar of Events

Die hard carnival babies always complain about how difficult it is to get information on Caribbean festivals from official sources. I have to congratulate my Grenada posse for stepping up their game in 2009 with the launch of a beautiful, user-friendly website on May 15th, 2009.

Organization goes a long way. So, if you think you'd like to take a jump in the Spice Isle this August, I've posted some info below to help you plan that trip.

Dates and events courtesy of www.SpiceMasGrenada.com


Tuesday
June 2                    Carnival Press Conference

Friday
June 5                   Carnival Launch

Thursday
July 9                    Soca Monarch quarter finals

Friday
July 10                  Soca Monarch quarter finals

Saturday
July 11                  Soca Monarch quarter finals

Sunday
July 12                 Soca Monarch quarter finals

Fri Jul 10-
Sun Jul 19           Calypso Prelims

Friday
July 24                Soca Monarch Semis

Sunday
July 26                Calypso Semis

Friday
July 31                Calypso Intercol

Saturday
August 1             Children's Carnival Frolick

Monday
August 3             Traditional Mas Competition

Thursday
August 6             National Queen Show

Friday
August 7             Soca Monarch Final

Saturday
August 8             Panorama

Sunday
August 9             Dimanche Gras

Monday
August 10          Jouvert

Monday
August 10         Pageant

Monday
August 10         Monday Night Mas

Tuesday
August 11          Parade of the Bands