2020 has been a very trying year, with most public events in our city being cancelled due to COVID-19. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival has found a creative way to keep the spirit and pride of the Caribbean alive – virtually! The celebration doesn’t need to stop!

From now until August 1st, The Toronto Caribbean Carnival features daily interactive events that educate AND entertain!

Daily Events:

 

Micro Business Mondays:

Every Monday the Toronto Caribbean Carnival features Caribbean businesses. If you want your business featured, send in a 45 sec video showcasing your product and service and what makes you stand out and you may be featured during our Microbusiness Mondays. Click here to submit. 

 

Wellness Wednesday – IslandWukout

Get healthy – island style! Join in every Wednesday for a virtual workout that will have you in tip top shape for the Parade! It starts at 7pm-8pm.

 

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Free Up Yuh Self: Disrupting Gender, Sexuality, Race and Finding Agency in Carnival

July 23, 7p – 9p

Toronto Carnival Symposium presents an important panel: “Free Up Yuh Self: Disrupting Gender, Sexuality, Race and Finding Agency in Carnival”. Register early: Here. ?Only 100 spots available!

 

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Freedom Mas Carnival Virtual Event

July 25, 3p – 6p

Meet @freedommasband official 2021 Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade DJs.
A must attend live, you don’t want to miss!

 

The Prelude to The Virtual Road!

July 25 @ 9:00 pm – July 26 @ 12:00 am

The Prelude to The Virtual Road!

We’re just one week away from the finale event on August 1st and they want to prepare you for the road with The Prelude! 3 local DJ’s, 3 hours of soca and all of the vibes!

Streaming on all social media platforms!

Follow them on Twitch if you haven’t already: https://www.twitch.tv/torontocarnival

 

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Toronto Carnival – The Virtual Road

August 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

This event Celebration is a Virtual experience on the Road and this is your opportunity to showcase a costume for a “Road Experience”.

On Aug 1st, 2020 all roads lead to Toronto, where we celebrate our 53rd Annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival on, “THE VIRTUAL ROAD”.
We’ll hit The Virtual Road at 9:00 AM EST in Australia, then head to Europe, Japan, the Caribbean, the United States and finally we’ll cross the stage in Toronto!

You can register to be a part of the Zoom party, but costumes are mandatory! It can be a partial, DIY or full costume from any carnival in the past from around the world and there will be prizes for costumes. Register here.

They will also be streaming on our social media platforms: Twitch TV, Instagram and Facebook.

DJ Line-up:

Australia – DJ Fasmwa

The Netherlands – D Soca Lyon

U.K. – DJ Toro

Japan – DJ Daiky

Trinidad – DJ Ana and Ultra Simmo

Trinidad – DJ Linx

Barbados – DJ Bill Gates

NYC – Back 2 Basics

Toronto – inVINCEable intl

Toronto – Dj Undacover

Toronto – D Ulitmate Sting

Toronto – Dr. Jay

 

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