2011 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival - Official List of Events

2011 ScotiaBank Toronto Caribbean Carnival - Official Calendar of Events

Festival Official Launch
Place: Nathan Phillips Square
Date: Tuesday, July 12 at 12:00pm
Cost: Free
It’s the event that attracts wide media coverage especially by our media sponsors – television, radio, print media, and social media. It presents a snapshot of what’s on for the Festival.

Royal Ontario Museum and the Gladstone Hotel Toronto’s Carnival 1967 to Today
Place: Royal Ontario Museum
Date: Saturday, July 16 to Monday August 1
Cost: ROM Entrance fee
This duo-location exhibit marks the world premiere of the work of artist Nation Cheong. In this exhibition, Cheong's contemporary work captures and communicates the myriad of experiences that have been a part of the Carnival experience in Toronto from its roots in 1967 to today.

Junior Carnival
Place: Yorkgate Plaza-Jane Finch
Date: Saturday, July 16 at 11:00am
Cost: Free
The kid’s version of the Marquee parade attracting over 30,000 spectator visitors comprising families and featuring 2,000 mini masqueraders, some as young as two years taking place in one the city’s priority neighbourhood..

CTV/CP24 BBQ
Place: 299 Queen Street W
Date: Thursday, July 21 at 12:00pm
Cost: Free
It was so successful last year that they’re decided to do it again – an outdoor BBQ from Queen Street to Richmond Street that celebrates the festival with costumes, music, and of course, delicious food.

Annual Gala
Place: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
Date: Friday, July 22 at 5:30pm
Cost: Ticket $160 | Table of 10 $1,600 - All prices include HST
An elegant evening at the Liberty Grand that showcases masquerade models, music, dancing, exotic food, signature drinks – sensational sights, sounds, and tastes.

"Kaiso 365" Calypso Monarch Finals
Place: P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre, Scarborough
Date: Saturday, July 23 at 6:00pm
Cost: Adv: $35.00 | Door: $40.00
The storytelling tradition gets the red carpet treatment when nine finalists compete for Canada's top Calypso prize. Music lovers experience a unique expression that is delivered with humour, double entendre and wit.

Toronto Pearson Launch
Place: Pearson Airport
Date: Wednesday, July 27
Cost: Free
It’s another year for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority partnership with the Festival Management Committee to promote the festival at the gateway to the City of Toronto with Caribbean entertainment and tastings.

Mixology
Place: TBA
Date: Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00pm
Cost: TBA
Expert bartenders show their skills with Appleton Rums.

Calypso STARS Showcase
Place: Harbourfront Centre, West Jet Stage
Date: Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
The showcase presents top Soca artists, Garth Burgess (steel pannist), and iconic Carnival Arts characters – Moko Jumbies..

Citizenship Ceremony
Place: North York Civic Centre
Date: Thursday, July 28 at 8:00am
Cost: Free
New Canadians being sworn in as citizens of Canada within a welcoming flavour of the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and Festival

King and Queen Competition and Show
Place: Allan Lamport Stadium
Date: Thursday, July 28 at 7:00pm
Cost: VIP - $100 Stands - $38 (Adv $30)
A spectacular display of the talent and artistic skill of the designers and costume..

Pan Alive
Place: Allan Lamport Stadium
Date: Friday, July 29 | 7:00pm – 12:00am
Cost: Adv -$25.00 Door - $30.00
This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers ranging in age from...

Grand Parade
Place: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd
Date: Saturday, July 30 at 10:00am
Cost: Free/VIP - $50/General - $15.00
This is the marquee parade that is the showcase of the Festival.

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Lime
Place: Ontario Place
Date: Sunday, July 31 to Monday, August 1
Cost: Free
Continuing the tropical Caribbean ambience of the festival, cool down on the south beach..

Canada Rugby League International Test Match - Team Canada Wolverines versus Jamaican National Team
Place: Fletcher’s Field
Date: Sunday, July 31
Cost: $25 (Parade and Match); Match $15
This new event adds the sporting dimension to the festival. Growing in popularity in Canada, it is the most high speed, high impact field sport in the world.

Website: http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com

Caribana 2010 Event Schedule

So much Caribana news in one day......woohoo!!!

The official Caribana 2010 event schedule has been released. The current schedule does not include any new events but that could change in the coming months. Nice to see that the Festival Management Committee is on top of things!!

CARIBANA™ 2010 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Calypso Tents Music Series
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from June 5 - July 4, 2010; 8:00 pm - Midnight
This is an exciting annual showcase of Canada's best Calypso and Soca original music for the Caribana Festival. The series runs three nights each week (Friday Sunday) at various venues in Toronto, each night featuring a different cast of singers and 'live' bands performing Calypso in its best storytelling tradition: social and political commentary, humor and wit.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Official Launch
Yonge/Dundas Square
Thursday July 15, 2010; Noon - 2:00 pm
This official ceremony launches the activities for the 2009 Caribana Festival Season. Patrons can meet and mingle with Federal, Provincial and Municipal officials, Caribana representatives and sponsors while sampling Caribbean and international cuisine. It is a snapshot of what's in store over the coming weeks.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Junior Carnival
Shoreham Drive | Yorkgate Mall
Saturday, July 17, 2010; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Junior Carnival provides festival-goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the thrills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their early festival years.

Art Exhibition
Royal Ontario Museum
Thursday July 22 – Monday Aug 2, 2010; Noon - 9:00 pm
The Association of African Canadian Artists presents original paintings and sculptures that have been influenced by the diversity of our people.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Caribana Gala
Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place
Friday July 23, 2010; 6:30 pm – 1:00 am
An elegant evening of style and glamour, celebrating Caribana and paying tribute to its pioneers.

Kaiso 365 (Calypso Monarch Finals)
Venue TBA
Saturday July 24 - 7pm - Midnight
This is where the Calypso Monarch is crowned. Come and see the best and biggest Canadian Calypsonians battle for the crown. From the topical to the lyrical, the sweet soca rhythms will lift you out of your seat and get you moving.

King & Queen Show
Lamport Stadium
Thursday July 29, 2010; 7:00 pm - Midnight
On the Thursday evening before Caribana Day the Kings and Queens of the Bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting “oohs” and “aahs” from the audience. It is an honour for any participant to be enthroned the King or Queen of Scotiabank Caribana 2009. The King and Queen symbolically have the keys to the city, freedom of the streets. Their movements are supposed to be uninhibited. Band members and onlookers alike are to give them the respect, even if mockingly, usually accorded to real-life royalty
(Admission: $27 in advance. $35 at the door)

Pan Alive
Lamport Stadium
Friday July 30, 2010; 7:00 pm - Midnight
A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges. This Panorama of the North is the biggest opportunity to hear this wonderful instrument in all its glory. The evening is devoted entirely to the capturing rhythms of the steelpan.
(Admission: $20 in advance)

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Parade
Exhibition Place (Lake Shore Blvd)
Saturday July 31st, 2010; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This showcase event features an incredible display of colour and pageantry, commencing at Exhibition Place and proceeding west along Lake Shore Boulevard. Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival!
(Admission: $18)

De CARIBANA™ Lime
Ontario Place
Sunday August 1, 2010;12:pm am – 8:00 pm
This event features a full day of performances from a variety of artistes, highlighting the diverse cultures of all the Caribbean people. Activities include a food competition, song, dance, theatrical drama and storytelling.
(Admission $14)

For more information please visit www.CaribanaFestival.com

2009 CARIBANA - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Time to mark your calendars folks.....

(JULY 14th to AUGUST 2nd, 2009)

Calypso Tent Music Series
Various locations
June 6 to July 5, 2009
The series runs 3 nights each week (Fri-Sun.) at various venues in Toronto, each night featuring a different cast of singers and 'live' bands performing Calypso in its best storytelling tradition – social and political commentary, humour and wit.

Official Launch
Nathan Phillips Square
Tuesday, July 14, 2009; 12:00 pm 02:00 pm
The official ceremony launches the activities for the Scotiabank Caribana Festival Season. It is a snapshot of what’s in store over the coming weeks.

Junior Carnival
Yorkgate Mall
Saturday, July 18, 2009; 10:00 pm 04:00 pm
Junior Carnival provides festival goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the trills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their early festival years.

Art Exhibition
Royal Ontario Museum
July 23 to August 3, 2009
The Association of African Canadian Artists presents original paintings and sculptures that have been influenced by the diversity of our people.

Scotiabank Caribana Gala
Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place
Friday, July 24, 2009; 6:30 pm
An evening of elegance celebrating Carnival Music and Arts.

Calypso Monarch Finals
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, CNE
Saturday, July 18, 2009; 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
This is where the Calypso Monarch is crowned. Come and see the best and biggest Canadian Calypsonians battle for the crown. From the topical to the lyrical, the sweet soca rhythms will lift you out of your seat and get you moving.

Scotiabank Caribana King & Queen Show
Lamport Stadium
Thursday, July 30, 2009; 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
On the Thursday night before the Scotiabank Caribana Parade, all the Kings and Queens of the Bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting oohs and aahs from the audience. It is an honour for any reveler to be enthroned the King or Queen of his or her band.

Pan Alive
Lamport Stadium
Friday, July 31, 2009; 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan, as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges.

Scotiabank Caribana Parade
Exhibition Place (Lake Shore Blvd)
Saturday, August 1, 2009; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This showcase event features an incredible display of colours and pageantry. Toronto will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival.

De Scotiabank Caribana Lime
Olympic Island
Sunday, August 2, 2009; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
This event will highlight the various cultures of all of the Caribbean people. It's a celebration of food, song, dance, theatrical drama and story telling.