The Largest and Longest Running Grenadian Heritage Festival in North America
The Grenada Day Festival is an annual summer event which celebrates the essence of Grenada and its sister islands; Carriacou and Petite Martinique. 10,000+ attendees visit Grenada Day in Toronto for a well-rounded taste of all things Grenada. Welcoming members of the Grenadian diaspora and friends of Grenada from both the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and abroad to experience the Spice Isle’s flavor.
Enjoy activities and performances for the family including karaoke, big Drum dancing, maypole dancing, and musical performances from local and international Grenadian artists.
The day’s event includes cultural performances by local and international artists, dance, activities for children, arts/ crafts, a variety of vendors, music, and most notably; Grenada’s delicious signature dishes. Grenada is known for its national dish, “Oil Down”, and its most reliable economic producer, the nutmeg which is the reason Grenada is known as the Isle of Spice.
Grenada Day Festival was established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, is organized by the Grenada Day Cultural Association, and managed by the festival’s committee. The Grenada Day Festival was created by the Spice Isle Association with the inclusion of various members from other Grenadian Associations in and around the GTA. The festival operates under the distinguished patronage of the Consulate General of Grenada to Canada and is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Grenada.
GRENADA DAY 2019 ITINERARY
Welcome/ Introductory Activities
12:00 noon: - Gates open and Festival starts
11:00 p.m. : Event ends & Gates closed (Please plan to leave venue by 11 p.m.)
12: 00 noon -10:00 p.m. - Beer Garden in operation
9:00 p.m. : Beer Garden Bar Ticket sale ends
12:00 p.m.: - Start of children’s games/ activities
10:00 p.m. - Stage music shuts down
11:00 p.m. : Festival ends
2:00pm – 3:00pm Karaoke finals
3:00 pm Call to VIPs for tour of festival/ meet & greet
3:00 pm – 3:10 pm Big Drum Dancing
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY – MAIN STAGE
4:00pm – 4:05pm Opening Prayer
4:05pm – 4:10pm Presentation of National Anthems (Canada/ Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique)
4:10 pm – 4:20 pm Official welcome by Ambassador Derrick James
4:30 pm – 4:40 pm Presentation of Awards and Certificates
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm Acknowledgements and Vote of Thanks
5:35 pm – 6:15 pm Maypole Dancing
6:15 pm – 6:25 pm Best Dressed/National Colours Competition
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm Caribbean Airlines Draw
7:15 pm – 7:25 pm Ossie Gurley and the Truth
7:50 pm – 8:00 pm Musical Performances by Local and International Artistes
8:00 pm – 9:45 pm Musical Performances by Local and International Artistes
Location: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, North York, ON
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