(St. George’s, Grenada) 28 July 2024 – The Spicemas Corporation is delighted to announce the winners of the Traditional Mas Festival held on Saturday, 27 July in St. Mark. Seventeen (17) bands participated in this vibrant celebration of Grenada’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing the traditional masquerades Vieux Corps, Shortknee, Wild Indian, and Jab Jab.
The festival, sponsored by Grenada Electricity Services Limited (Grenlec), saw hundreds of spectators lining the parade route from the intersection of Queen Street and Church Hill and ended at Hero’s Square. The bands dazzled the judges and the audience at two key judging points, with their elaborate costumes, energetic performances, and authentic representations of traditional mas.
The winners of the Traditional Mas Festival are as follows:
Most Impactful Display and Chant (Shortknee) – House of Justice
Best Choreographed Display (Shortknee & Vieux Corps) – House of Creation
Most Creative Costume – Best Design (Overall) – House of Creation
Largest Band with Best Visual Impact (Wild Indian & Apache) – St. Patrick’s Apache
Most Impactful Display (Maypole) – Windsor Forest Maypole
2024 Traditional Mas Festival Overall Winners
1st Place – House of Creation Vieux Corps Sr.
2nd Place – St. Patrick’s Apache
3rd Place – Demonic Angels Vieux Corps
“The level of artistry and cultural pride displayed at today’s Traditional Mas Festival was truly exceptional. I’m particularly impressed by the improvements in colour and design this year. Our bands have once again shown the world the depth of Grenada’s cultural heritage and the incredible talent of our people,” said Cecil Noel, CEO of the Spicemas Corporation. “Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this event a resounding success. We look forward to even more spectacular performances next year.”