The Mighty Grynner Highway came alive with soca music, handcrafted displays, food and drinks, and live performances on the second day of Bridgetown Market on Sunday, August 2, 2026, drawing large crowds despite criticism over declining attendance in recent years.

When Barbados TODAY arrived shortly after 5 p.m., the pop-up street market was already bustling with activity. Stalls lined both sides of the highway, where patrons of all ages, from babies in strollers to senior citizens, strolled leisurely through the venue, pausing to browse the displays. Children tugged eagerly at their parents’ and guardians’ hands, guiding them toward sno-cone carts and light-up or bubble-blowing toys, while adults mingled and soaked up the festive atmosphere.

About an hour later, revellers participating in Aura Experience’s SunMas, in collaboration with Monde Mas and Blue Box Cart, made their way to the area in front of the Stanfield Scott Building. Music blared from the trucks as revellers danced in the street, adding a carnival-like energy to the traditional market setting. On the lead truck, Jordan English performed several of his songs, including Active and Island Girl.