Families are invited to jump up and join in the carnival experience on Sunday July 29th. Mask making, storytelling, steel drums and the pulsating rhythms of the islands will have you parading through the museum.
STORYTELLING 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Storyteller Sandra Whiting has been telling stories from the time she could talk. Her stories draw upon the rich oral traditions of West African mythologies, folklore, and traditional tales from the Caribbean. With the lyrical lilt of her Jamaican accent, her storytelling has been known to make both children and adults laugh, cry and think.
MUSIC
The Toronto North Stars Children Steel Orchestra
Let the music of the islands get you to jump up out of your seats. Sway and dance to the steel pan sound and then learn how to play in a facsinating demonstration after the first performance. If you are lucky you may be picked to try it out yourself!
Performance: 11:30 AM
Workshop/Demo: 12:00 PM
Performance: 1:00 PM
CRAFTS 11 AM to 4 PM
Make you own mask, headress and costume elements. Everything you need to prepare to parade in carnival.
PARADE 2:30 PM
Join the King and Queen from the Children's Carnival in a parade around the museum. Put on your costume and dance in celebration of the 2012 Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
FACE PAINTING by Makin' Faces 11 AM to 4 PM
Carnival: From Emancipation to Celebration
Don't forget to stop by and get inspired at the new exhibit Carnival: From Emancipation to Celebration, featuring the work of internationally renowned masquerade designer Brian Mac Farlane including four costumes and 21 hand painted renderings from the famed Mac Farlane design studios or "mas camp", along with Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival photographs.
Exhibit Locations: Level 1, Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court and Level 2, Hilary and Galen Weston Wing
Red Ride is the official launch to Toronto Carnival aka Caribana (In my own eyes). This event always sells out 2 months in advance. The price for the ticket includes food from www.islandmix.com and live performance from a popular Soca artist and or a band. Once you board the boat, plenty bachannal from start to finish. 100% good vibes all night long. I never miss this event...wait I lie. I missed it last year as I was in Barbados for Crop Over however I did get bbm messages that night stating I missed a wicked ride and Benjai mash up the boat. If you are looking for tickets hard luck.
Wed Aug 1st
Wednesday On The Roof
Promoter: Jusblaize
advance tix $15.00 @ Mansion Atop WETBAR - 106 Peter St.
Wednesday on the roof is where urban meets soca. The crowd is young, grown sexy. Musicially entertain with RnB, Old School, Reggae, Classic House , Latin Vibes and SOCA. If you plan on attending get your ticket and arrive early because there is always a long line of people that wants "in" on the party.
To get tickets call 416-451-6016 or www.Jusblaize.com
I have never attended this event but I know D' Enforcas always bring a good, sexy vibrant crowd. 2 floors of great Dj's and MC's. I see that DJ Spice will be making an appearance which means the music will be on point beacuase I followed his truck whole day for Trinidad Carnival with www.Yumavibe.com
Friday Aug 3rd
Shine - The Ultimate Carnival Weekend Breakfast Party
@ Sound Academy
Promoter: D'Bandit /Soca Sweetness / Back 2 Basics
Cost - All tickets are priced based on availability so the earlier the better.
Another event I have not attended as my friends always have a Caribana Friday bbq lime before we hit the Lakeshore for the big parade on Saturday. I do know a few people that has attended in the past and they always have a good time on top of that they serve breakfast in the morning.
Musicially entertained by:
Back to Basics and Sounds 4 Life from New York City
Canada's #1 Triple Threat D' Bandit alongside...
Soca Sweetness, Mister Dingolay, Brenton B from Team Sweetness plus
Whitebwoy, G Dubbz, Lindo P, Mr Presto, Renegade Squad and
Performing live is Iwer George alongside the 2012 Groovy Soca Sensation Kerwin Dubois Kerwin Dubois will be performing LIVE with an exclusive full concert performance at Shine 2012
2 OPTIONS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT
Aug 4th
Soca or Die
Promoter: Dr. Jay Soca Prince
Cost- $40 Advance
I normally don't go a place after the long day of jamming and drinking on the road but if you have the energy Soca or Die is an option. This crowd is mix with young and old. The fete is real bachannal. Base on the performance line up I know every party-goer will have a great time.
Aug 4th
Nexus w/ Pooch Hall
@ Devil's Martini | King West Village
Promoters: meetMESFUN/ DBandit.com / Ian Andre Espinet
THE PRODUCERS OF SOME OF TORONTO'S BIGGEST EVENTS, and CARNIVAL SATURDAY'S MOST LEGENDARY UPSCALE WATERFRONT EVENT, ATLANTIS
10 world-class DJs & MCs & an international television and movie star
host, the longest running upscale event for the mature clientelle
continues in it's new resurrection. SOLD OUT 15 YEARS STRAIGHT, this
year will be no different.
THE ENTERTAINMENT - 10+ of the Continent's Top DJs & MCs
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The Soundtrack to this movie will be provided by none other than...
JESTER
Canada's Most Versatile ~ 4X Stylus Award Winner ~ ~ Smash Squad DJs
[ Soul Kitchen x B-Boy Document x Icon x All Ah We x G98.7fm ]
DJ JASON CHAMBERS
The Underground Legend & Last of a Dying Breed of DJs
[ Amnesia x G98.7fm x I Like x Soul Kitchen ]
DJ SPOONZ
[Photogenic x CHRY 105.5fm]
BOOGEYMAN
From the Legendary SoundQuest Crew
[OTA Live x The Burn Mixshow x CityOnMyBack.com x Soul Kitchen]
D'BANDIT
Canada's Triple Treat
[All Ah We Boatcruise x Redemption x Carnival Nationz x Memoirs of Soca]
BACK II BASICS
[New York'S #1]
WHITEBWOY
[Reggae or Die x Blackout x Gyalarama]
THE RENEGADE SQUAD
Slow Wine x Reggae Cafe x BlueBerry Bashment
WITH MCs:
LINX
[ G 98.7fm | Hamilton's Finest ]
BRENTON B.
The Party Controller
KID KUT
The Voice of the Vibe
YOUR HOST
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Your evening will be hosted by international tv & movie actor:
POOCH HALL
[THE GAME x STOMP THE YARD 2 x ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE x JUMPING THE BROOM x RAY DONOVAN (on Showtime)]
2 OPTIONS FOR SUNDAY
Sun Aug 5th
Bliss Boat Ride
Promoter: D'Bandit
Cost - $50
If you looking for a boat ride "Bliss" is the best ride to go on. The crowd is sexy and full of energy. This is the 2nd year of Bliss boat ride and the 1st was sold out early, so organize yourself.
Premium Music:
Featuring D'Bandit from Toronto, Back 2 Basics and Dr. Wax from New York and D' Enforsas!
Premium People:
That's YOU!! The Sexiest People in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival!!
Premium Drinks:
You know how you like it!!
Two floors of Premium Music, Premium People, Premium Drinks, Premium Food and Premium Vibe will all bring you into Carnival Bliss
It’s all taking place aboard the luxurious Enterprise 2000. Don't forget to look for that celebrity guest passing thru.
Carnival Bliss is Heaven After Carnival!!
Play De Record - downtown (south central) 416-586-0380
Mona's Roti - scarborough (east) 416-412-1200
Broadway Fashions - scarb town centre(east) 416-296-0609
Charlie's - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-896-3663
Broadway Fashions - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-848-4823
Nicey's - brampton 905-450-6045
Aug 5th
Big People Fete
@ Wild Water Kingdom
Promoter- Dr. Jay Soca Prince
Cost $50 advance
This event I will be attending. Big People Fete reminds me of Trinidad Carnival with the large outdoor space with tents of bars, food and a large stage where the Soca artist showcase their music. BPF is mix with young and old however it's primarily for the grown soca lovers (Big People). I love the crowd, the ambiance and the good entertainment all night long. If you plan on attending make sure you arrive early to avoid long lines to get in the party.
So what to do on Carnival Monday?? Well I normally don't go to a fete on a Monday. I just relax and lime with friends but I think this year I will be attending Carnival Rehab.
Live On The Sound Academy Patio CARNIVAL REHAB!
11 Polson St. Toronto On
The After Carnival Poolside Event.
Bottle Service And Sunchair Reservations Available
The place where beauties have fun in the Sun after Carnival.
Regular tickets only $10. Poolside tickets $15 4 Guest List Or Vip Tickets + Booths
Noon - 8Pm
That it!!! My stamped approved events for Toronto Carnival. There are so many other options so check out the following sites for more details:
Official Launch for the Carnival at Nathan Phillips Square
80 Mas Dancers, Calypso Performers, Soca Music and More
What: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2012 is kicking off the 3-week summer festival at Nathan Phillips Square. The NOON HOUR launch showcases the many events that will entertain and energize Toronto. Speeches. Musical performances. Dance troupes and over 80 men and women in this year's colourful Mas costumes. Calypso singers. Soca music. Pan orchestra.
Why: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an important tourism event. It annually brings hundreds of thousands of tourists into the city. New events. Children's Parade is moving to Downsview Park. Fish Fry and J’Ouvert at the CNE. Major Caribbean performers to appear at the Carnival Lime at the Docks Entertainment Complex
Who: Scheduled to speak: Scotiabank. Federal Government. Festival Management Committee. Other dignitaries will be announced soon
When: Media tent opens at 11.30am. Last chance for media to register for the big parade. Speeches 11.59 am to 12.30 pm. A cavalcade of Caribbean entertainment until 2 pm.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square. Queen Street -- Toronto City Hall.
How: All media are welcome to cover the www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The public is encouraged to attend this FREE event.
Media Contacts
Stephen Weir, Publicist stephen@stephenweir.com Darling Nicky darlingnicky.ca@gmail.com
The City of Vaughan and the entire York region can now celebrate the tastes, sounds, rhythms and culture of the Caribbean, through its very own Street Parade and Festival.
All donations and profits from CariVaughan go towards funding Sickle cell awareness, research, programs and services. Their goal is the creation of a research chair appointment at a local hospital and the building of infrastructure to treat patients
CARIVAUGHAN STREET PARADE 11AM - 3PM
Maple GO Station, 30 Station St (Keele & Major Mac), Vaughan, ON, Canada
Starting at 11AM with a FREE mas block party for all at Maple GO station, masqueraders and revelers alike will take to the streets
backed by top DJs, and Steel Pan and Tassa groups from around Canada - "jumping", "wining" and "waving" to the rhythms of the Caribbean.
Join one of the Mas bands (call: 416-444-3333) or just come with your costume from any of the major carnivals - and the Road is Yours!!!
.Caribbean & Latin Floats & Costume Bands
. Bring your costume and Jump Up on the Road
. Free parking at Maple GO Station
CARIVAUGHAN FESTIVAL 12PM - 8PM
Vaughan City Hall Grounds, 2141 Major MacKenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON, Canada
The Street Parade ends in grand fashion with a Festival at Vaughan's City Hall.
The Festival will showcase international, and local artistes, music, dancers, vendors, and authentic Caribbean food.
Admission to the Festival is FREE.
. Live Caribbean, Soca, and Latin Performances!
. Landscaped grounds with over 5,000 capacity!
. Spectacular stage and light show!
. Kidz Zone and face painting!
. Caribbean food on sale!
. Licensed event!
. Suprises, giveaways, and much, much more!
Please call 416-316-8772 for festival opportunities: vendor, volunteer, sponsorship or parade participation
Come and see the experience the best in makeup, nail art, fragrance, accessories, skincare and hair trends in one place. Get inspirational ideas for what to wear to the Parade and have a fun filled evening discovering the Caribbean Beauty Queen inside of you!
