Articles about parang festival

Elderly drummers playing goatskin drums in a circle under a breadfruit tree on Carriacou, women in long skirts dancing, dusty village yard, golden evening light, eye-level

Maroon, Parang and Big Drum: Carriacou's Music Festivals Explained

Carriacou's music festivals explained: the April Maroon and String Band Music Festival, the December Parang Festival, Big Drum, quadrille and how to attend.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Steel pan players performing under string lights at an evening open-air concert by the Carenage in St George's, harbour reflections, audience silhouettes, warm dusk light

Festivals & Events

Grenada Events Calendar: Festivals and Celebrations Month by Month

Grenada events calendar month by month: sailing and fishing in January, Independence, Easter, Maroon festival, Chocolate Festival, Spicemas, Regatta and Parang.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Busy arrivals hall at Maurice Bishop International Airport, families greeting returning relatives with hugs, colourful summer clothes, bright daylight through tall windows, candid wide shot

Where to Stay

When Grenada's Rooms Sell Out: Peak Dates to Book Early

The dates when Grenada accommodation sells out: Christmas, Sailing Week, Independence, Easter, Spicemas, Carriacou Regatta and Parang, and how far ahead to book

14/10/2026 8 min read