Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant

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Carnival & ParadeCarriacou
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesWhere mainland Grenada spreads J'ouvert and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant in Carriacou

Carriacou combines J'ouvert and a costume pageant into a single day near the end of its carnival week, pairing the pre-dawn mud, paint and oil street procession shared with Grenada's mainland tradition with a presentational costume show later the same day. This compressed format reflects the island's shorter carnival calendar compared to St George's longer, separately staged build-up.

Carriacou closes in on the end of its carnival week with a combined J'ouvert and pageant day, pairing the pre-dawn mud, paint and oil street procession shared with Grenada's mainland carnival tradition alongside a costume pageant element specific to the island's own programme.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Where mainland Grenada spreads J'ouvert and its various costume presentations across separate days, Carriacou compresses both into a single date, giving the island's carnival a distinctly different rhythm within a shorter overall week

02

The mystery stays covered

The day's two halves offer genuinely different registers, raw, unstructured pre-dawn street mess followed by more composed pageant-style costume presentation, within one compressed programme rather than the more separated formats used elsewhere in Grenada's wider carnival tradition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

J'ouvert's mud

Water and renewal

Living ritual

paint and oil traditions follow the broader Francophone Caribbean jour ouvert custom shared across the region's carnivals

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant, plan transport around the exact Carriacou venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Wear old, expendable clothing for the pre-dawn J'ouvert portion, then change into more presentable attire for the later pageant segment.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant, stay near the part of Carriacou you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.48 N, 61.44 WOpen in Google Maps

Carriacou, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

Nearest airportGND — Maurice Bishop
TransportFor Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant, plan transport around the exact Carriacou venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant, stay near the part of Carriacou you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Carriacou via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Carriacou, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearWear old, expendable clothing for the pre-dawn J'ouvert portion, then change into more presentable attire for the later pageant segment.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Grenada and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant?

Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant is listed for Past edition: 16 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kayak Mas J'ouvert and Pageant take place?

The festival is listed in Carriacou, Grenada. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Carriacou, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLourcarriacou.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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