Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival

Kiddies Carnival

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Carnival & ParadeCarriacou and Petite Martinique
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesUnlike carnivals where children's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival in Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Carriacou's carnival season opens with a dedicated children's costume parade, judged in age-appropriate categories and held before the island's adult semi-final music competitions and main parade events later the same week. Costumes are typically made by parents and community groups, connecting the event to the same craft traditions behind the adult mas bands that follow.

Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival opens the competitive portion of Carriacou's carnival season with a dedicated children's costume parade, held in the days before the adult semi-final music competitions and main parade events later in the same carnival week.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike carnivals where children's participation is folded informally into adult events, Carriacou's Kiddies Carnival stands as its own dedicated, formally judged event within the wider carnival week, giving the island's youngest residents a structured competitive role rather than a sideshow presence

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The mystery stays covered

Its early placement in the carnival calendar, ahead of the adult semi-finals and climax days, gives it a standalone family character distinct from being simply a warm-up act, while still connecting directly to the costume-making traditions that produce the week's later adult mas bands

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Children's carnival costumes are typically made by parents

Water and renewal

Living ritual

family members or community seamstresses

The sacred route

Living ritual

connecting the event to the island's broader mas costume-making traditions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival, plan transport around the exact Carriacou and Petite Martinique venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits daytime outdoor viewing in tropical heat, with sun protection for extended time watching from open-air venues.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival, stay near the part of Carriacou and Petite Martinique 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 map12.05 N, 61.75 WOpen in Google Maps

Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival?

Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival is listed for Past edition: 6 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kayak Mas Kiddies Carnival take place?

The festival is listed in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, 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?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Carriacou and Petite Martinique, 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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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