Jab Jab 101: What You Really Need to Know About Grenada Carnival
- Carnival Chaser
- Jun 1
- 3 min read
Grenada Carnival (aka Spicemas) isn’t for the faint of heart — and Jab Jab? That’s the rawest, realest part of it. It’s not feathers and finesse. It’s oil, chains, powder, and pure bacchanal. But don’t get it twisted. Jab Jab isn’t just wild for wild’s sake — it’s deep.
Jab came from enslaved Africans flipping the script. They used chains, horns, and black oil to mock the devil and reclaim power through performance. Now? It’s a whole cultural flex — powerful, rebellious, and fully Grenadian.
Grenada Carnival (aka Spicemas) isn’t for the faint of heart — and Jab Jab? That’s the rawest, realest part of it. It’s not feathers and finesse. It’s oil, chains, powder, and pure bacchanal. But don’t get it twisted. Jab Jab isn’t just wild for wild’s sake — it’s deep.
Jab came from enslaved Africans flipping the script. They used chains, horns, and black oil to mock the devil and reclaim power through performance. Now? It’s a whole cultural flex — powerful, rebellious, and fully Grenadian.
🎉 Must-Do Madness at Spicemas
If you're touching down in Grenada for Carnival, these are non-negotiables:
1️⃣ Monday Night Mas — aka Paint, Lights & Pure Vibes
When the sun dips, the real mess begins. Monday Night Mas is a neon, oil-slicked rave on the road. Everyone’s glowing, wining, covered in paint, mud, oil — maybe even baby powder. Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Jump in. You’ll never be this free again.
2️⃣ Soca Monarch — Grenada’s Music Olympics
This is where you see who really runs the riddim. Soca Monarch is a battlefield of basslines and big chunes. Thousands pull up to watch artists compete for the crown. Pro tip: Learn the chorus of the top songs before you land. You’ll want to sing (and scream) along.
3️⃣ Jab Jab Morning — Get Oily or Go Home
The real Jab Jab action starts early. We're talking before sunrise. You'll see people fully greased up, barefoot, horns on their head, dragging chains through the street — and loving every minute. You will get messy. You will question your life choices. And you will beg to do it all over again.
🏖️ Where to Sleep (When You Finally Do)
Stick close to St. George’s or Grand Anse Beach. That’s where the fetes, bands, and Jab Jab action lives. Hotels like Radisson or Coyaba usually do Carnival bundles. Book early — like, yesterday.
✈️ Carnival Prep Like a Pro
Hit a fete before Carnival Monday. It’s the best way to pre-game and meet people.
Pack a mix of fete fits and stuff you don’t mind destroying. Jab doesn’t care about your Zara top.
Waterproof everything — phone, makeup, spirit.
🚫 What Not To Do (You’ve Been Warned)
Don’t play in Jab Jab space if you don’t respect it. This isn’t costume dress-up. It’s culture. Learn what it means before you jump.
Don’t wear flimsy shoes. You’ll be dodging oil, glass bottles, and possibly goats. Bring those beat-up sneakers.
Don’t expect it to be like Trinidad or Barbados. Grenada is its own beast — smaller, grittier, more intimate. That’s what makes it special.
💥 What It Feels Like
Grenada Carnival isn’t polished. It’s sweaty, emotional, and spiritual. You’ll hear drums, smell jerk chicken, feel oil between your toes, and dance till your knees betray you. Jab Jab makes you feel alive in a way that’s hard to explain. You just have to live it.
🎭 The Bottom Line
If you want feathers and flawless pics — there’s plenty of Carnival for that. But if you want soul, mud, and memories you’ll laugh about for the next 20 years? Jab Jab is calling.
Just don’t wear white... unless you want it to die a glorious death.
Ready to oil up and get on bad? 🇬🇩Grenada Carnival might wreck your sneakers — but it’ll restore your spirit.
Tag us when you touch Jab Jab — @carnivalglamhub. We wanna see the mess 💀🖤
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