

“May Day Procession (St. George's, Grenada)” by Caribeean Free Photo
Found this one among some old family photos and I’m assuming it’s Grenada because the inscription on the back said “May Day procession on Halifax Street”. No idea what year it was taken, though I’d think the late 1940s would be a safe bet.

Photograph by Andy Carvin
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