The Mas Start!
Here is some key information for you for a safe enjoyable carnival.
Grand Parade:
Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.
The Mas is for everyone to enjoy, but we must "Respect the Mas."
To view the carnival parade safely, we have three options:
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Free Viewing: The public can access free viewing ONLY from Marilyn Bell Park and the Goodman Trail. Enter the Goodman Trail from the east at Strachan and access Marilyn Bell Park from the west at Dowling Bridge
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Ticketed Viewing: Purchase tickets to view the mas from the Grand Stand and VIP areas. Buy tickets here
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Only paid costumed masqueraders are allowed on the carnival route.
Ticket Entrance: For those with tickets you can enter here:
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Paid and Entrance: GO Train and Princes’ Gate
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Masqueraders – Dufferin Gates
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Accessibility shuttles are available at all gates for paid patrons
Access and Parking:
Parking: Available at Enercare Centre
Drop-off Points: Princes’ Gate
Transportation: We highly encourage the use of GO Transit and TTC
For the King and Queen Showcase
Patrons can purchase tickets at the ticket booth at lot 852.
Parking is also available at Enercare Centre (first come first serve) and Drop-Off at Princes’ Blvd.
Doors open at 5 pm
6:00 pm pre-show
7:00 pm – Official start
Thank you for your continued support of the carnival. Let's make this year's carnival a spectacular success.