CA Country Anthems

Grenada National Anthem History

Hail Grenada

Grenada adopted "Hail Grenada" as its national anthem upon gaining full independence from the United Kingdom in 1974. Uniquely, it replaced its previous state anthem rather than retaining it.

Grenada Hail Grenada

Grenada

Language
English
Anthem
Hail Grenada
Duration
1:17
Status
Today, "Hail Grenada" remains the national anthem, while the British anthem serves as the royal anthem as the monarch is still Grenada's head of state.

History timeline

  1. 1967

    Grenada became an associate state of the United Kingdom, using its own 'National State Anthem'.

  2. February 7, 1974

    Grenada gained full independence from the United Kingdom.

  3. February 7, 1974

    "Hail Grenada" was adopted as the national anthem upon independence, replacing the former state anthem.

  4. 1974

    The words of Grenada's national motto were incorporated into the lyrics of "Hail Grenada."

Unlike most other associated British states in the West Indies, Grenada chose to adopt a completely new national anthem upon independence, rather than keeping its existing state anthem.