The massive, colorful spirit of the Spice Isle takes over Brooklyn on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique Day NYC.
Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique Day NYC 2026
Celebrate Grenadian, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique heritage with live music, food vendors, and stage performances
Inspector, Young Image, Mauricia (POSH), Kamil, and Mr. Legz; Alma Boy, King Blake, King Kayak; Spice Generation Dance Company, Carriacou Big Drum Group, and The Greenhouse Drummers
South Shore High School Field
Canarsie, Brooklyn
Sun, August 23, 2026 | 11am to 7pm
$10
Brooklyn’s Grenadian diaspora takes over the borough this month for Grenada Day NYC, the tri-island state’s biggest annual gathering outside the Caribbean.
Organized by the Grenada Cultural Festival Group, the celebration brings together the communities of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique for a full day of soca, calypso, and steelpan set against the aroma of oil-down, roti, and callaloo drifting through the crowd.
There is a Parish Tug-O-War Battle so you can represent your parish proudly—whether you are walking with Saint George, Saint Andrew, Saint Patrick, Saint David, Saint John, Saint Mark, or the sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique—and watch who claims the ultimate bragging rights for 2026
The Grenada Cultural Festival Group has run the event since 2019, building it into a gathering that draws thousands of Grenadian New Yorkers and friends of the culture each summer.
What started as a hometown reunion has grown into one of Brooklyn’s essential late-summer Caribbean festivals, alongside J’ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade celebrations that fill the borough’s calendar every August and September.
Grenada’s story runs through French colonization and the sugar plantations that brought enslaved Africans to the island in the 1600s, and that layered history echoes through the day’s programming.
Expect stage performances celebrating the tri-island state’s music and dance traditions, vendors selling Grenadian food and crafts, and a community atmosphere built for families.
Whether you’re Grenadian by birth or just chasing the best soca set of the summer, Grenada Day NYC is a chance to experience the Spice Isle’s culture without leaving Brooklyn.
What to Expect at Grenada Day
Festival Highlights
Authentic Cuisine: The smell of authentic Oil Down (Grenada’s national dish made with breadfruit, salted meat, coconut milk, and spices) dominates the food row, alongside traditional dishes from Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Live Soca & Cultural Performances: Stage lineups routinely feature top Grenadian soca artists, Jab Jab drummers (such as the Tivoli Drummers), calypsonians, and local diaspora DJs.
Tri-Island Pride: Flag-waving, vendor booths showcasing local spices and crafts, and networking among community organizations and alumni groups.
Cultural Heritage: Traditional performances celebrating unique island customs like Big Drum rhythms and Quadrille traditions native to Carriacou.
Practical Tips for Attendees
Arrive Early for Food: Popular vendors sell out of signature items like Oil Down and fried fish well before late afternoon.
Bring Cash & Lawn Chairs: While many vendors accept card or mobile payments, cash keeps food lines moving faster. Folding chairs or blankets are ideal for sitting near the main stage.
Rep Your Flag: Red, yellow, and green dominate the venue—bring your flags and wear comfortable shoes for hours of dancing.