GRENADA
Grenada Spicemas: Playing Mas for the First Time
Spicemas is the Carnival people rave about long after they get home. Monday kicks off in the dark with J’Ouvert and the Jab Jabs, covered head to toe in oil, chains, and horns, and no, it does not hold back. That night, Monday Night Mas brings out the T-shirt bands, dancing behind the music trucks with glowsticks in hand. Tuesday flips the whole mood: Pretty Mas, full costumes, out on the road in daylight. Along with Antigua, Saint Vincent and Dominica, it’s also one of the easier Carnivals on your wallet.
Its intimate scale puts you closer to the music than almost anywhere else in the Caribbean. The island fills up fast come August, so sort out your stay early instead of scrambling later.
The Grenada guide pulls the researched local insight into one place, so you know what to expect from Spicemas before you arrive. It's available now in the Shop for $12.
What you’ll find in the Grenada guide:
- Essential local information to help you navigate your destination.
- Explore accommodation options to help you plan a comfortable stay during Carnival.
- Discover local dining options and convenient ways to enjoy the island’s food scene.
- Get connected to the island’s entertainment, music and local culture.
- Discover the people and organizations that bring Carnival to life.
- Find helpful local contacts and services that can make your Carnival experience easier.
- Important safety and emergency resources to help you feel more prepared.
FIRST-TIMER QUESTIONS
First-Timer Questions: Spicemas
Is Spicemas good for first-timers?
Spicemas is the one people can’t stop talking about once they’ve been, and it’s one of the more budget-friendly ways to play mas. Our Grenada guide helps you plan your first one.
How do I play mas in Grenada?
Spicemas has two very different sides, the Jab Jab energy of J’Ouvert and the full costumes of Pretty Mas. Our Grenada guide explains both so you can choose how you want to play.
Where should I stay for Spicemas?
Spicemas is the busiest time of the year on the island, so early planning gives you the most choice. Our Grenada guide helps you plan your stay with confidence.
How do I prepare for Spicemas?
Preparing for Spicemas means getting ready for very different days, and the best options go early. Our Grenada guide and Carnival Me Ready Essentials give you the complete roadmap.
What should I know before attending Spicemas?
Jab Jab doesn’t hold back, so it helps to know what you’re walking into. Our Grenada guide is your shortcut to planning Spicemas, so you feel prepared before you land.
Pair Your Island Guide with Essentials
Practical Carnival prep that applies wherever you play mas. Head to the Shop to grab your $12 island guide and add Carnival Me Ready Essentials ($20) to complete your setup.
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