Unofficial 2013 Toronto Carnival Parade Band of the Year Results

CATEGORY "A" BANDS

1. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - Theme: "HEAVEN AND EARTH" - Band Leader: Louis Saldenah - 452 points
2. Carnival Nationz - Theme: "THE REEF" - Band Leaders: Marcus Eustace and Bryce Aguiton - 447 points
3. Toronto Revellers - Theme: "007, MAS NEVER DIES" - Band Leader: Jamaal Magloire - 429 points

Congratulations to the Saldenah crew on winning your 17th title....an amazing accomplishment!!!

CATEGORY "B" and "C" BANDS

1. Carnival Revolution - Theme: "HOME FOR CARNIVAL" - Band Leader: Osei Brand - 378 points
2. Concept Costume Creators - Theme "CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE" - Band Leader: Whitfield Belasco - 353 points
3. D'Regulars - Theme: "MAMA THIS IS MAS" - Band Leader: Michael Williams - 351 points

A special congratulations to the Carnival Revolution posse.  I believe this is only their second year in competition and this win now moves them up to the "A" category next year!

Unofficial 2013 PanAlive Results

2013 Pan Alive Results

1. Pan Fantasy (477)
2. Afropan (474)
3. Pan Masters (462)
4. Golden Harps [BCASPC] (462)
5. Panatics (441)
6. Salah Steelpan Academy (439)
7. Silhouettes (438)
8. HYSO (437)
9. New Dimension (435)
10. CCAH (391)
11. SJYC (376)
12. JK Vibrations (367)
13. Metrotones (354)

Congratulations Pan Fantasy!!!!

Unofficial 2013 King and Queen Results

Hi readers,

What a great King and Queen show!!!  

Here are the unofficial results from tonight's King and Queen competition:

Female Individual

1. TO Revellers
2. Carnival Nationz
3. D'Regulars 
4. Tribal Carnival 

Male Individual

1. Carnival Nationz
2. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Tribal Carnival 
4. Mas Toronto

Queen of the Band

1. Carnival Nationz
2. Blues Carnival Fusion
3. Carnival Revolution
4. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club

King of the Band

1. Carnival Nationz
2. Tribal Carnival
3. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club
4. Concept Costume Creators

Ontario Science Centre's Innovation in Mas Award - "The Hyper-Physical Being" designed by Danzo Balroop from the band Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club.

Carnival Nationz 2013 Costume Pick-up Schedule

Hi CNz Masqueraders,

Here is the Carnival Nationz Costume Pick-up schedule as released yesterday:

Tuesday 30th July:

1. PEARLS - from 1pm-10pm
2. FLASHER WRASSE - 6pm-10pm
3. SEAHORSE - 6pm-10pm

Wednesday 31st July:

1. YELLOW NUDIBRANCH - from 1pm-10pm
2. SCORPAENIDEA - 6pm-10pm
3. HAWKFISH - 6pm-10pm
4. EMPEROR ANGELFISH - 6pm-10pm
5. TEMMINCKII FISH - 6pm-10pm
6. FAN CORAL - 6pm-10pm

Thursday 1st August:

1. MANDARIN FISH (ONLY) - 6PM-10PM
2. ALL OTHER SECTIONS CLOSED FOR KING & QUEEN

FrIday 2nd August:

1. All visitors from abroad (Welcome!!) and masqueraders unable to pick up on their original pick-up date from 12pm-9pm
2. Any costumes not picked-up by 9pm will be SOLD to our long waiting list of people looking to play mas with CNz

So note the date and times your section will be distributed and ensure that you DO NOT show up BEFORE your pickup date.

********IMPORTANT PICKUP INFO**********

• please ensure you have the original registration receipt with you, if not
• please walk with ID so we can release the costumes to the right person(s)
• if you are picking up costumes for other people please have either the original registration form or a written note with a copy of the person(s) ID stating that you have been given permission to pick up their costume.
• PARKING - please avoid parking on the road (Howden) as you may be ticketed (CNz will not be accountable), there are multiple parking lots around the camp and in surrounding buildings that you would be well advised to utilize - please be considerate of the businesses in the area and do not block their driveways, lots, etc...
• Absolutely NO trying on of costumes is allowed during pickup at the mas camp

Fantazia International Costume Pickup Information

Hi FANTAZIA Masqueraders,

Here is your costume pick up information as per Fantazia International's Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantazia09/)

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - Phoenix, Aphrodite 6pm – 11pm 
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Athena & Spartacus 6pm – 11pm 
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Zenobia Warrior, Tanzanite 6pm – 11pm 
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - Mas Camp Closed(King & Queen Show) CLOSED 
Friday, August 2, 2013 - IBIS, All Section Leads, All Sections 6pm – 10pm

You must have your receipt available to ensure final payment is made (Cash Only) and costume pickup is complete.

Tribal Carnival Hand Out Dates

Hi Tribal Carnival Masqueraders,

Here is your pick-up schedule as per the Tribal Carnival website:


Poison Ivy and Butterfly - Saturday, July 27th, 3-8 p.m.

Amethyst Starling - Saturday July 27th, 4-9 p.m.

Pele & Tribal - Monday July 29th, 4-9 p.m.

Waterfall & Oceania - Tuesday July 30th,  4-9 p.m.

The Wild, Autumn, Oasis - Wednesday, July 31st, 4-9 p.m.

The Storm - Friday, August 2nd, 4-8 p.m.

American and out of town pick up date: Friday, August 2nd from 11-8 p.m.


Website: http://tribalcarnival.com

Unofficial 2013 Junior Carnival Results

Hi Readers,

Here are the unofficial results for Junior Carnival.  Once the official results are announced I will update this post.

FEMALE INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR:

1. Tribal Carnival - Caeisha Edwards portraying "THE BUTTERFLY MENAGERIE"
2. Carnival Nationz - Kai Castle portraying "D'ZEBRA FISH"
3. Carnival Nationz - Reeyana Singh portraying "D'CORAL REEF"
4. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - Emma Lemieux portraying "MOTHER EARTH"

MALE INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR:

1. Toronto Revellers - Jalen Magloire portraying "JACK AND HIS BEANSTALK"
2. Tribal Carnival - Courtney St. Louis portraying "MANTIS, THE PREDATOR"
3. Fantazia International - Joshua Martinez portraying "ZIPA"
4. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - Amari Lee portraying "THE BIG BANG"

JUNIOR QUEEN OF THE BAND:

1. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - Faith Hermelijn portraying "HEAVEN CAN'T WAIT"
2. Tribal Carnival - Celena Seusahai portraying "THE LOTUS QUEEN"
3. Fantazia International - Rebecca Martinez portraying "CITLALI"
4. Toronto Revellers - Chania Cunnigham portraying "THE SNOW QUEEN"

JUNIOR KING OF THE BAND:

1. Tribal Carnival - Malik Adams portraying "MARAHOOTAH, THE GUARDIAN"
2. Toronto Revellers - Ty Williamson portraying "ANANSI WEAVES A TALE"
3. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - Fabian Lee portraying "AUTUMN BLISS"
4. Fantazia International - Aaron Degraff portraying "Son of Zeus"

JUNIOR BAND OF THE YEAR:

1. Toronto Revellers - "ONCE UPON A TIME"
2. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club - "HEAVEN AND EARTH"
3. Carnival Nationz - "THE REEF"
4. Tribal Carnival - "THE BEAUTY OF NATURE"

Mark your Toronto Carnival Calendars....Afropan 2013 Blocko Dates

Kaiso 365 - 2013 Calypso Monarch Finals - Sunday, July 28, 2013

 Good Luck to all the Finalists!!!!

2013 Toronto Junior Carnival

Hi Readers,

All you mums, dads, grannies, grandads, aunties, uncles, godparents.....have you registered your kiddies for Junior Carnival yet?

Parade day is this coming Saturday, July 20, 2013!!!!

Costumes are still available at some mas camps including Toronto Revellers which is located at 1001 Ellesmere Road at Kennedy Road (Phone number: 416-752-8349).

Please consult this handy dandy Band Directory for a list of all participating mas bands as well as their contact info: http://www.decocoapanyol.com/2013/06/2013-toronto-canival-band-directoryplay.html

Please also note the location for the Junior Carnival parade remains the same but the route has been changed and shortened!

Check the Toronto Carnival website for more info: http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/junior-carnival-parade-information

2013 Toronto Carnival Parade Positions

1. Connections
Theme: RHYTHM OF LIFE

2. Blues Carnival Fusion
Theme: LOST CIVILIZATIONS 

3. Fantazia International 
Theme: ANCIENT LEGENDS

4. Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club 
Theme: HEAVEN AND EARTH 

5. Carnival Nationz 
Theme: THE REEF

6. Toronto Revellers 
Theme: 007, MAS NEVER DIES

7. Tribal Carnival 
Theme: THE BEAUTY OF NATURE

8. Concept Costume Creators 
Theme: CARIBBEAN HERITAGE 

9. Black Sage Carnival 
Theme: SPICE OF LIFE 

10. Mas Toronto 
Theme: TIMELINE 

11. Carnival Revolution 
Theme: HOME FOR CARNIVAL 

12. D'Regulars Arts and Cultural Club 
Theme: MAMA THIS IS MAS

2013 Toronto Canival Band Directory.....Play D Mas!!!!

Hi readers,

I really hope by now you've made your way to a mas camp and registered to participate in this year's parade. If not.....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???  There is soooo much choice out there....costumes catering to all ages and body types.  If you're not sure where to start, here's a handy dandy band directory to guide your search......its time to Play D Mas!!!!

BLACK SAGE CARNIVAL

2013 Theme: "SPICE OF LIFE"

Website: http://blacksagecarnival.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackSageCarnival

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BlackSageCarniv 
Mas Camp Location: 120 Barbados Blvd, Unit 5, Scarborough

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BLUES CARNIVAL FUSION

2013 Theme: "LOST CIVILIZATIONS"

Website: http://www.bluescarnivalfusion.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluesCarnivalFusion

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BluesCarnivalF 
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bluescarnivalf

Mas Camp Location: 2065 Midland Avenue, Unit 2, Scarborough

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CARNIVAL NATIONZ

2013 Theme: "THE REEF"

Website: http://www.carnival-nationz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalnationz

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CNzInc
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CNzInc

Mas Camp Location: 116 Howden Road, Units 4 and 5, Scarborough

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CARNIVAL REVOLUTION

2013 Theme: "HOME FOR CARNIVAL"

Website: http://www.carnivalrevolution.com

Mas Camp Location:  62 Eugene Street, Toronto


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CONCEPT COSTUME CREATORS

2013 Theme: "CARIBBEAN HERITAGE"

Mas Camp Location: 1565 Keele Street, Toronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Concept-Costume-Creators/203173249826082
Email Contact: werfamily2@hotmail.com

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CONNECTIONS

2013 Theme: "RHYTHM OF LIFE"

Website: http://www.tocarnival.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183656468368968/?ref=ts

Mas Camp Location: 55 Nugget Avenue, Unit 3, Scarborough

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D'REGULARS

2013 Theme: "MAMA THIS IS MAS!"

Website: http://dregulars.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dregulars

Mas Camp Location: 4234 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough

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FANTAZIA INTERNATIONAL

2013 Theme: "ANCIENT LEGENDS"

Website: http://www.fantaziainternational.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantazia09/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fantazia_Intl
Mas Camp Location: 2360 Midland Avenue, Unit 20, Scarborough

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LOUIS SALDENAH MAS-K CLUB

2013 Theme: "HEAVEN & EARTH"

Website: http://www.saldenahcarnival.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saldenah-Mas-Band/129027107142007

Twitter: http://twitter.com/SaldenahMas

Mas Camp Location: 42 Howden Road, Scarborough

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MAS TORONTO

2013 Theme:  "TIMELINE"

Website: http://www.mastoronto.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/202733936410472/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MasToronto

Mas Camp Location: Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club

730 Military Trail, Scarborough

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TORONTO REVELLERS

2013 Theme: "MAS NEVER DIES"

Website: http://www.torontorevellers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorontoRevellers

Twitter: ‏http://twitter.com/torevellers

Mas Camp Location: 1001 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough  

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TRIBAL CARNIVAL

2013 Theme: "THE BEAUTY OF NATURE"

Website: http://www.tribalknights.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTribalKnights

Twitter: http://twitter.com/TribalKnights

Mas Camp Location: 83 Dynamic Drive, Unit 11, Scarborough

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D'Regulars 2013 Toronto Carnival Band Launch

Toronto Revellers 2013 Trailer

Band Launch Reminders: Mas Toronto and Toronto Revellers

Hi Readers, 

Don't forget the 2013 Band Launch Season continues this Friday and Saturday with Mas Toronto presenting "TIMELINE" and Toronto Revellers presenting "MAS NEVER DIES"!  Show your support!!!