Grenada Independence Day

This day marks the country’s independence from Britain on this day in 1974. It had been occupied by various European nations since colonisation in the 16th century, but France took full control in 1649 because of its sugar production. When the French were defeated in the Seven Years’ war, the Paris of Treaty ceded Grenada to Great Britain in 1763. Movements towards independence began in the 1950s and in March 1967, it became an Associated State and was granted full autonomy over its internal affairs. Independence was granted on this day 7 year later. The day is marked by official ceremonies and colourful parades.