Caribana, from July 14 – August 3 is Canada’s largest outdoor festival with 1.3 million attending last year. Not only a major attraction for Torontonians, Caribana is a huge tourist attraction, especially for our American neighbours to the south. Now in its 42^nd year, Caribana celebrates Toronto’s diverse population and multicultural society. It is an exciting cultural event featuring

Caribbean music - Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands, authentic Caribbean cuisine, and visual and performing arts.

Featured Events:

• Caribana Launch at Yonge/Dundas Square on Tuesday, July 14^th from Noon – 2:00 PM
• Caribana Tent Villages at Yonge/Dundas Square on Tuesday, July 14^th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Calypso Monarch Finals at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, CNE on Saturday, July 18^th from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Junior Carnival at Yorkgate Mall on Saturday, July 18^th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Caribana Gala at the Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place on Friday, July 24^th at 6:30 PM for Cocktails and 7:30 PM for Dinner
• Caribana King & Queen Show at Lamport Stadium on Thursday, July 30^th from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Pan Alive at Lamport Stadium on Friday, July 31^st from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Caribana Parade at Exhibition Place & Lake Shore Blvd on Saturday, August 1^st from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Caribana Parade is always the highlight of the festival. There is nothing else that can compare. It begins at Exhibition Place and moves west along Lakeshore Boulevard. The Caribana Parade is a feast for the senses with unimaginable colour and pageantry – it’s Mardi Gras on Lakeshore Boulevard! Come out to Caribana and find out what 1.3 million already know.