Happy Independence Day Grenada!

From the excitement and all the hoopla on the island, you would think Grenada was celebrating 200 years of independence not 37!

All over, businesses and homes were showing their colors - banners and flags - handmade signs - all sorts of decorations. And the Grenadians didn't stop there - from babies to seniors - everyone was wearing their colors - some from head to toe as you can see in the photos.

The parade was interesting - no floats - just groups - the Royal Grenadian Police, Venezuelan Army and Navy, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Pathfinders, Cadets, Farmers, and school children. The police had the only band - which was very good - and also had a motorcycle patrol.

The guy on the stilts was great - it was really really windy - and the crowd was amazed he didn't loose his balance. Once he had to make his way over to a flag pole - where he hung on while a rainstorm passed over.

As with any country's celebration - we also listened to the dignitaries - in this case, the Governor General and the Prime Minister. And like most politicians, they talked way too long!

We didn't stay until the fireworks - as it had been a long day - and headed back to Woburn from the National Stadium about 5pm. We stopped for supper in Grand Anse - and then it was home to relax and get ready for another day!