Monday, July 29, 2019


KING & QUEEN SHOWCASE
When:August 1, 2019

Location: Lamport Stadium – 1155 King St W

Time: 6:00 pm – Midnight

The grandest and most spectacular show of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The Kings, the Queens, and individuals of the Carnival bands will unveil their elaborately themed costumes highlighting the creative minds and imagination of the designers. Male and female performers embody and showcase the creative work of the talented artists, designers, and costume builders. The Ontario Science Center will present the Innovation in Mas award for the engineering, construction, design, and best environmental use of material in a costume.

General Admission guests have access to a fully licensed bar and a food marketplace offering the best in Caribbean cuisine.

The VIP Experience includes a four course dining experience under the stars, a licensed bar with premium beverages and allocated seating to enjoy the most spectacular show of the Carnival.

TICKETS: https://torontocarnival.ca/events

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Canada's Caribbean Carnivals and Festivals

Hi Readers,

Let's not forget about the other Caribbean Carnivals and Festivals that take place across the country.  If you live in these areas, I encourage you to go out and show support for these regional Carnivals!!!

Ottawa - Carivibe

Festival Dates: June 14-16, 2019
Parade Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019
Website: www.carivibe.com
Instagram: carivibe
Twitter: @CARIVIBE

Durham Carifest
Date: June 15, 2019
Facebook: Durham Caribbean Festival
Instagram: @durhamcarifest
Twitter: @CarifestDurham


Durham Caribbean Festival
Date: June 27-July 3, 2019
Facebook: Durham Caribbean Festival
Instagram: durhamcaribbeanfest
Twitter: @DURHAMDAY

Montreal - Carifiesta

Parade Date: Saturday, July 6, 2019
Facebook: @CarifiestaMontreal
Instagram: carifiesta
Twitter: @MtlCarifiesta  


Regina - CariSask Festival
Dates: July 19-20, 2019
Facebook: @Carisask

Vancouver - Caribbean Days Festival
Dates: July 27-28, 2019
Facebook: Caribbean Days Festival
Instagram: caribbeandaysfestival 

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Festival Dates: July 9 to August 4, 2019
Parade Date: Saturday, August 3, 2018
Facebook: @GoTOCarnivaI
Instagram: toronto_carnival
Twitter: @TorCarnival


Edmonton Cariwest
Festival Dates: August 1-11, 2019
Parade Date: Saturday, August 11, 2019
Website: www.cariwest.ca
Facebook: @CariwestFestival
Instagram: cariwestyeg 
Twitter: @Cariwestyeg

CariVaughan Festival
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Website: www.carifestival.com
Twitter: @CariFestival 

Calgary Carifest

Festival Dates: August 16-17, 2019
Parade Date: Saturday, August 25, 2019
Website: www.carifest.ca
Facebook: @carifest
Instagram: cariwestyeg
Twitter: @thecarifest

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

2019 Toronto Carnival Band Directory

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!!!



Here is your 2019 Toronto Carnival Band Directory (in alphabetical order):

ATLANTIC MAS
2019 Presentation: "THE REBELLION CONTINUES"
Band Leader: Akil Heywood
Mas Camp Address: 1182 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON
Facebook: Atlantic Mas Toronto
Twitter: @atlanticmas
Instagram: atlanticmastoronto


CARNIVAL NATIONZ
2019 Presentation: "KES THE CARNIVAL BAND"
Band Leaders: Bryce Aguiton and Marcus Eustace
Mas Camp Address: Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club - 730 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 6pm – 10pm
                            Weekends: 2pm – 8pm
Facebook: Carnival Nationz
Twitter: @CNzInc
Instagram: cnzinc


COSTUME CREATORS
2019 Presentation: "CARIBBEAN ISLANDS MIX”
Band Leader: Wayne Sewell
Mas Camp Address: 500 Street, Unit 101, Toronto ,ON
Website: www.cccartsmasband.ca
Facebook: Costume Creators
Instagram: cccreatorsmasband


DREAM CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "WHERE AM I?"
Band Leader: Brittany Dardaine
Mas Camp Address: 875 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 4pm – 9pm
Website: www.thedreamcarnival.com 
Facebook: Dream Carnival
Instagram: thedreamcarnival
Email: info@thedreamcarnival.com


DINGOLAY CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "OL' TIME CARNIVAL: MAMA, 'DIS IS MAS!"
Band Leader: Clarence Forde
Mas Camp Address: 776 Brimley Road, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours:  Monday – Friday: 4pm – 10pm
Website: www.dingolay.ca
Facebook: @dingolaytoronto
Twitter: @DingolayToronto
Instagram: dingolaytoronto
Email: tmap@live.ca


EPIC CARNIVAL 
2019 Presentation: "EPIC FANTASY"
Band Leader: Jerrol Augustine
Mas Camp Address: 510 Coronation Dr, Unit18, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 10pm
                           Friday: 5pm - 11pm
                           Saturday: 2pm – 11pm
                           Sunday: 2pm – 8pm
Facebook: EPIC Carnival
Twitter: @epiccarnival
Instagram: epic_carnival


FANTAZIA CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "REBIRTH"
Band Leader: Will Morton and Lisa Morton
Mas Camp Address: 2360 Midland Avenue, Unit 5, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday - Friday: 6pm - 10pm
                              Weekends: 2pm - 10pm
Facebook: Fantazia Carnival
Twitter: @FANTAZIA_Mas
Instagram: fantazia_carnival


SALDENAH CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "HEARTBEAT...THE THRILL OF LIFE"
Band Leader: Louis Saldenah
Mas Camp Address: 1430 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Facebook: Saldenah Mas Band
Twitter: @TeamSaldenah
Instagram: teamsaldenah


SUNLIME MAS
2018 Presentation: "MESMERIZE"
Band Leader: Dwayne Gunness
Mas Camp Address: 3595 St. Clair Avenue East, Unit 19, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Address: Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Website: www.sunlimemas.ca
Facebook: Sunlime Canada
Twitter: @sunlimemas
Instagram: sunlimemas


TORONTO REVELLERS
2019 Presentation: "TREASURE ISLAND"
Band Leader: Jamaal Magloire
Mas Camp Address: 80 Midwest Road, Unit 13, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday - Friday: 6pm – 9pm
                           Weekends: 2pm – 9pm
Facebook: Toronto Revellers
Twitter: @torevellers
Instagram: torontorevellers
Phone: 416-285-1112


TRIBAL CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "MAGIC"
Band Leader: Dexter Seusahai
Mas Camp Address: 3401 McNicoll Avenue, Unit 8, Scarborough, ON
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 4pm – 9pm
                           Weekends: noon – 8pm
Facebook: Tribal Carnival
Twitter: @TribalCarnival_
Instagram: tribalcarnival


VENOM CARNIVAL
2019 Presentation: "VENOMOUS"
Band Leader: Hayden Joseph and Aneil Persad
Mas Camp Address: 1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 4B, Scarborough
Mas Camp Hours: Monday – Friday: 5pm – 10pm
                           Weekends: 3pm – 11pm
Facebook: VenomCarnival
Twitter: @venom_carnival
Instagram: @venomcarnival

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2019 Toronto Carnival Band Directory

Hi readers, The mas bands have done their part… Band leaders have chosen their themes,  designers have worked tirelessly on thei...