Grenada Thanksgiving Day

Grenada Thanksgiving Day

October 25On October 25, 1983, the U.S. and other Caribbean forces invaded Grenada to destabilize the Communist regime that had overthrown the government of Sir Eric Gairy in 1979. Democratic elections were held in December 1984. October 25 is observed as Thanksgiving Day, a public holiday in Grenada.
CONTACTS:
Embassy of Grenada
1701 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-265-2561; fax: 202-265-2468
www.grenadaembassyusa.org
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