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2018 Toronto Carnival Order of the Bands
Hi Readers,
Here is the order of the bands for the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 4, 2018:
1)TORONTO REVELLERS
2)SALDENAH CARNIVAL
3)TRIBAL CARNIVAL
4)FANTAZIA CARNIVAL
5)CARNIVAL NATIONZ
6)SUNLIME MAS
7)COSTUME CREATORS
8)ATLANTIC MAS
9)EPIC CARNIVAL
10)D'NEW REGULARS
11)VENOM CARNIVAL
Here is the order of the bands for the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 4, 2018:
1)TORONTO REVELLERS
2)SALDENAH CARNIVAL
3)TRIBAL CARNIVAL
4)FANTAZIA CARNIVAL
5)CARNIVAL NATIONZ
6)SUNLIME MAS
7)COSTUME CREATORS
8)ATLANTIC MAS
9)EPIC CARNIVAL
10)D'NEW REGULARS
11)VENOM CARNIVAL
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Sunlime Canada Mas Camp Opening - Thursday, May 24, 2018
3595 St. Clair Ave East, Unit #19
(Between Kennedy and Midland)
2018 Junior Carnival Band Launch Dates
JUNIOR TORONTO REVELLERS - SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2018
LIL NATIONZ - SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2018
SUNLIME CANADA - SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018
TRIBAL CARNIVAL - SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018
SALDENAH CARNIVAL - SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018
D'NEW REGULARS & FOREVA CARNIVAL -
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018
JR. VIPERS - SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018
EPIC CARNIVAL JUNIORS -
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 @ 4 P.M.
Mas Camp: 730 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON
FANTAZIA CARNIVAL KIDDIES LAUNCH -
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018
Epic Carnival Junior Band Launch - Sunday, June 10, 2018
EPIC CARNIVAL JUNIOR BAND LAUNCH
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 @ 4 P.M.
Mas Camp: 730 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON
Monday, May 21, 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
CAL is official airline of Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival
CAL is official airline of Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival: Caribbean Airlines was announced as the official airline of the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival which will take place from August 2 and culminate with a grand
Thursday, May 17, 2018
PEEKS TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL 2018 EVENTS LISTING
Hi readers, mark your calendars...and check out all the fun to be had!!!
Opening Church Service | July 8, 2018
Opening Church Service | July 8, 2018
Church of the Nativity, Scarborough
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Official Launch | July 10, 2018
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The official launch of the annual festival is a cultural showcase
and celebration of the creative spirit of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival events
and other events happening in and around the City of Toronto. This event
engages the three artistic groups for the festival: Toronto Mas Bands
Association, Organization of Calypso Performing Artists, and the Ontario
Steelpan Association.
Carnival Night Market | July 14, 2018
Location: David Pecaut Square
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Junior Carnival King and Queen Showcase | July 15,
2018
Location: Woodbine Centre
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The under-16 performers are the main attraction of this
event. The performers present the creative work of the talented artists,
designers, and costume builders of the Toronto Mas Bands. At this event, the
Junior Kings, Queens, and individuals of the Carnival bands present the
uniquely designed costumes for each participating masquerade band.
Junior Carnival Parade and Family Day| July 21, 2018
Location: Malvern and Neilson Parks, Scarborough
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Junior Carnival and Family Day event provides its
audience and the surrounding community of Malvern the opportunity to experience
the cultural presentation of young people who participate as producers,
performers, and presenters. This event engages the three stakeholder groups:
Toronto Mas Bands Association, Organization of Calypso Performing Artists, and
the Ontario Steelpan Association. The Junior Carnival and Family Day event
includes the Junior Calypso Showcase and the Grace Foods Junior Chef
Competition, fun, and music.
Carnival Ball | July 27, 2018
Location: Beamsfield Centre, Exhibition Place
Time: 5:30 p.m. – Midnight
An elegant evening at the Beamsfield Centre presents the
cultural outputs of the Toronto Mas Bands Association, Organization of Calypso
Performing Artists, and the Ontario Steelpan Association to this unique
audience of donors, sponsors, and partners. The Festival Management Committee
gets the opportunity to recognize the historical impact of visionaries and
community participants.
Carnival Village | July 28, 2018
Location: Regent Park Community (Daniel Spectrum)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Calypso Showcase | July 29, 2018
Location: St. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall
Time: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight
This event marks the successful end to the Calypso Music
Tent series with the crowning of the Calypso Monarch. Calypsonians who composed
their unique songs for the Carnival have the opportunity to be judged for their
talent and creativity. This event is organized by the Organization of Calypso Performing
Artistes.
Lighting of the CN Tower: August 1, 2018
Location: Roundhouse Park
Time: Ceremony 7:00 p.m. – 9:00pm
This event recognizes the Emancipation of Slavery and will
commemorate this event with the lighting up of the CN tower along with the annual
Underground Railroad event organized by A Different Booklist Cultural Centre.
King & Queen Showcase| August 2, 2018
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium
Time 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
The Toronto Mas Bands Association provides the main cultural
entertainment for this event, with male and female performers presenting the
creative work of the talented artists, designers, and costume builders. At this
event, the Kings, Queens, and individuals of the Carnival bands unveil their
elaborately themed costumes showing the creative minds and imagination of
designers. The Ontario Science Center continues to present the Innovation in
Mas award for the engineering, construction, design, and best environmental use
of material in a costume.
Flare| August 3, 2018
Location: Toronto Event Centre, Exhibition Place
Time 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This event is a new addition to the festival. Carnival foods
and delights to taste and enjoy at the Toronto Event Centre.
Pan Alive | August 3, 2018
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium
Time: 7:00 p.m. - Midnight
Presented by the Ontario Steelpan Association, this event
showcases the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan. This Panorama of the
North is the best opportunity to hear this wonderful instrument in all its
glory. This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers ranging in age
from early teens to adults as they perform their original renditions to the
aficionados.
Friday Night Mas’| August 3, 2018
Location: Ontario Place
Time 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
From morning to midnight, it’s a non-stop Carnival party,
before the Grand Parade. This will be a glowing event for party goers with Mas’
in de Place.
Grand Parade | August 4, 2018
Location: Exhibition Place, Ontario Place & Lakeshore
Blvd
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Grand Parade is the largest event of the annual
festival. This event continues to attract local, regional, national, and
international attention by visitors and media as it is the highlight of the
annual Festival. After months of preparation, masqueraders in colourful and
striking costumes and steel pan bands wind their way from the assembly area at
Exhibition Place along a 3.5-kilometer stretch on Lakeshore Boulevard.
Big People Fete | August 5, 2018
Location: Ontario Place
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Presented by the legend Dr. Jay 'De Soca Prince', this event
is one of the most anticipated parties.
Closing Church Service | August 12, 2018
Location: St. James Cathedral
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
2018 Toronto Carnival Band Directory - GET INTO FORMATION!!!
Hi readers,
The mas bands have
done their part…
Band leaders have
chosen their themes,
designers have worked
tirelessly on their designs,
section leaders have
organized production,
band launches have
been held for your delight,
mas camp volunteers
have been recruited!
Now it’s your
turn...doh stick!!!
It’s time for you to…
Find ah Band
Choose ah Section
Play ah Mas
Get into Formation!!!
Here
is your 2018 Toronto Carnival Band Directory (in alphabetical order):
ATLANTIC MAS
2018 Presentation: "SEMBA…AN
INVITATION TO DANCE"
Band Leader: Akil Heywood
Mas Camp Address: 2655 Lawrence Avenue, Unit 11
Facebook: Atlantic Mas Toronto
Twitter: @atlanticmas
Instagram: atlanticmastoronto
CARNIVAL NATIONZ
2018 Presentation: "L.O.V.E."
Band Leaders: Bryce Aguiton and Marcus Eustace
Mas Camp Address: 1220 Markham
Road, Units 2 & 3, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 6pm –
10pm
Weekends: 2pm – 8pm
Facebook: Carnival Nationz
Twitter: @CNzInc
Instagram: cnzinc
Email: info@carnival-nationz.com
COSTUME CREATORS
2018 Presentation: "BIRDS OF
PARADISE...DE DANCIN’ WINGS”
Band Leader: Wayne Sewell
Mas Camp Address: 5601 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 4
Facebook: Costume Creators
Instagram: cccreatorsmasband
D'NEW REGULARS and FOREVA CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "STRAIGHT OUTTA
JOHN JOHN"
Band Leader: Michael Williams
Mas Camp Address: 55 Nugget Avenue, Unit 11, Scarborough, ON M1S 4A4
Facebook: D'New Regulars
Twitter: @DeRegulars
Instagram: dnewregulars or forevacarnival
Email: dnewregularsmas@gmail.com
Phone: 416-565-9688
EPIC CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "EPIC
FANTASY"
Band Leader: Jerrol Augustine
Mas Camp Address: 730 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1E 4P7
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 5pm
– 9pm
Saturday: 1pm –
11pm
Sunday: 1pm – 8pm
Facebook: EPIC Carnival
Twitter: @epiccarnival
Instagram: epic_carnival
Phone: 647-544-3627
FANTAZIA CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "ELEMENTS"
Band Leader: Will Morton and Lisa Morton
Mas Camp Address: 3895 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday - Friday: 6pm to 10pm
Weekends: 2pm to 11pm
Facebook: Fantazia Carnival
Twitter: @FANTAZIA_Mas
Instagram: fantazia_carnival
SALDENAH CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "WONDERS OF
SPRING"
Band Leader: Louis Saldenah
Mas
Camp Address: 1510 Birchmount Road, Unit D, Scarborough, ON M1P 2G6
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 1pm
– 10pm
Weekends: 1pm – 10pm
Facebook: Saldenah Mas Band
Twitter: @TeamSaldenah
Instagram: teamsaldenah
SUNLIME MAS
2018 Presentation: "REIGN"
Band Leader: Dwayne Gunness
Mas Camp Address:
Facebook: Sunlime Canada
Twitter: @sunlimemas
Instagram: sunlimemas
TORONTO REVELLERS
2018 Presentation: "EXTINCTION"
Band Leader: Jamaal Magloire
Mas Camp Address: 80 Midwest Road, Unit 10, Scarborough, ON M1P 3A9
Mas Camp Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday:
6pm – 9pm
Weekends: 2pm – 9pm
Facebook: Toronto Revellers
Twitter: @torevellers
Instagram: torontorevellers
Phone: 416-285-1112
TRIBAL CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "WONDERLAND"
Band Leader: Dexter Seusahai
Mas Camp Address: 3401 McNicoll Avenue, Unit 8, Scarborough, ON M1V 2V5
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 4pm
– 9pm
Weekends: noon –
8pm
Facebook: Tribal Carnival
Twitter: @TribalCarnival_
Instagram: tribalcarnival
Phone: 647-997-1867
VENOM CARNIVAL
2018 Presentation: "INKED"
Band Leader: Hayden Joseph and
Mas Camp Address: 1220 Markham Road, Units 6 & 7), Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 6pm
– 10pm
Weekends: 1pm –
10pm
Holidays: 6pm –
10pm
Facebook: VenomCarnival
Twitter: @venom_carnival
Instagram: @venomcarnival
Phone: 647-295-5563
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