Afropan's Annual Blockos...celebrating 45 years!!!

Costume Creators Mas Camp Grand Opening

Atlantic Mas Kiddies Costume Launch - Friday, June 29, 2018

2018 Toronto Carnival - Revised Order of the Bands

Hi Readers,

Please note the revised 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) SUNLIME CANADA
6) CARNIVAL NATIONZ
7) COSTUME CREATORS 
8) ATLANTIC MAS
9) EPIC CARNIVAL
10) D'NEW REGULARS
11) VENOM CARNIVAL

Pan Alive Panorama 2018...Pan On The Move - Friday, August 3, 2018

Atlantic Mas Camp Grand Opening - Sunday, June 17, 2018

D'New Regulars and Foreva Carnival Kiddies Band Launch - Friday, June 8, 2018

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Fantazia Carnival Kiddies Launch - Saturday, June 16, 2018

Tribal Kiddies Launch - Sunday, June 3, 2018

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

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 

Sunlime Canada Kiddies Band Launch - Saturday, June 2, 2018

Saldenah Carnival 2018 Kiddies Band Launch - Sunday, June 3, 2018

Jr. Vipers 2018 Junior Carnival Band Launch - Saturday, June 9, 2018

Junior Revellers 2018 Junior Carnival Band Launch - Sunday, May 27, 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

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.

Lil Nationz 2018 Junior Carnival Band Launch - Sunday, May 27, 2018

Fantazia Carnival Mas Camp Grand Opening