The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we’re celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada’s centennial celebrations.
This Caribbean tradition of parading through the street was founded in celebration of freedom and emancipation from slavery and is appropriately celebrated on what has been recognized by the Canadian government as Emancipation Day weekend.
2025 Schedule:
- Official Launch – June 14 (Scarborough Town Centre)
- Junior King & Queen Showcase – July 19 (Malvern Community Centre to Neilson Park)
- Junior Carnival Parade – July 19 (Malvern Community Centre to Neilson Park)
- OCPA Kaiso 365 – July 26
- King & Queen Showcase – July 31
- Toronto Panorama Keepin Pan Alive – August 1
- The Grande Parade – August 2 (Exhibition Placeand Lake Shore Blvd.)
- Carnival Village – August 1 & 2 (Sankofa Square)
- Belleville Caribbean Carnival – August 15 – 17 (Belleville, ON)
See website for more details & tickets
