Kadooment Day

Kadooment Day is a vibrant and colorful public holiday celebrated in Barbados on the first Monday of August. It marks the culmination of the Crop Over Festival, a traditional harvest festival with roots in the island's sugar cane industry. Kadooment Day is best known for its grand carnival parade, where revelers dressed in elaborate, feathered costumes dance through the streets to the infectious rhythms of calypso and soca music. The celebration is a joyful expression of Barbadian culture, history, and creativity, featuring live music, food, and a festive atmosphere. It is a time for locals and visitors alike to come together, celebrate freedom, and honor the island's rich heritage.