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56 Years
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Toronto Carnival is Here!

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Announcements

THE CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE

We are ecstatic to announce the return of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival this July to August, which culminates in a weekend-long celebration from August 3rd to 7th, 2023.

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we're celebrating the 56th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada’s centennial celebrations.

This Caribbean tradition of parading through the street was founded in celebration of freedom and emancipation from slavery and is appropriately celebrated on what has been recognized by the Canadian government as Emancipation Day weekend.

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

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Carnival Experience

EVENT SCHEDULE

Official Launch
Tue, Jul 11
Nathan Phillips Square
Jul 11, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1, Canada
The Official Launch to the 2023 Toronto Carnival month!
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Junior King & Queen Showcase
Sun, Jul 16
Scarborough Town Centre
Jul 16, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5
Junior King & Queen Showcase welcomes all in support of de Future of de Carnival with the lavish and colourful showcase of the Jr. King & Queen creations!
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Junior Carnival Parade
Sat, Jul 22
Malvern Community Centre & Neilson Park
Jul 22, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Malvern Community Centre & Neilson Park, 1555 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5Z7, Canada
Junior Carnival Parade welcomes you to march along Neilson Road, in support of the future revellers.
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King & Queen Showcase
Thu, Aug 03
Lamport Stadium
Aug 03, 5:00 p.m. EDT – Aug 04, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Lamport Stadium, 1151 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1E9, Canada
Come support your favourite Mas Bands and their grand showcase of the King & Queen costumes!
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OSA: Pan Alive
Fri, Aug 04
Lamport Stadium
Aug 04, 7:00 p.m. EDT – Aug 05, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Lamport Stadium, 1155 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1E9, Canada
Brought to you by the Ontario Steel pan Association. Pan Alive is back and ready to showcase Toronto's avid steel pan performers promoting and preserving the cultural musical art-form.
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The Grand Parade
Sat, Aug 05
Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place
Aug 05, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place , 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
Jump up and wave with thousands of masqueraders on Lakeshore Boulevard as Toronto's top DJ's spin the hottest Soca music! There is a paid area with plenty of food, refreshments and more. You can also watch for free along Lakeshore Blvd.
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56 Years of Freedom

56 Years
of Freedom