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SCOTIABANK CARIBANA FESTIVAL 2010 EVENTS SCHEDULE

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    43RD SCOTIABANK CARIBANA FESTIVAL

    It began as the Toronto Caribbean community's salute to Canada's Centennial year. Now in its second millennium, its fifth decade and its 43rd year, the Scotiabank Caribana Festival is one of North America's greatest celebrations, attracting an estimated million participants annually. Rooted in Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, it has become an international festival where you might experience Jamaican reggae, Brazilian samba or African djembe rhythms alongside Latin salsa, Haitian zouk or urban sounds, all blended with calypso and soca vibes.

    Calypso Tents Music Series
    Place: CAW Union Hall / Steel Workers Union Hall
    Date: June 5th - July 4th, 2010
    Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm and 8:00pm - 1:00am
    Cost: TBA

    This is an exciting annual showcase of Canada's best Calypso and Soca music for the Caribana Festival. The series runs every weekend with two productions or "tents" that each feature a cast of singers and 'live' bands performing Calypso in its best storytelling tradition: social and political commentary, humor and wit.

    Official Launch
    Place: South-East corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets
    Dates: July 15th
    Timings: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Cost: Free

    This official ceremony launches the activities for the Scotiabank Caribana Festival Season. This offical ceremony launches the activities for the 2010 Scotiabank Caribana Festical Season. Patrons can meet and mingle while sampling Caribbean and international cuisine. It is a snapshot of what's in store over the coming weeks.

    Junior Carnival
    Place: Yorkgate Mall
    Date: July 17th
    Timings: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Cost: Free

    Junior Carnival provides festival-goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the thrills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their early festival years

    "Kaiso 365" Calypso Monarch Finals
    Place: Ontatio Science Centre
    Date: July 24th
    Timings: 7:00pm - 12:00am
    Cost: TBA

    This is where the Calypso Monarch is crowned. Come and see the best and biggest Canadian Calypsonians battle for the crown. From the topical to the lyrical, the sweet Soca rhythms will lift you out of your seat and get you moving.


    "From the Soul" Art Exhibition
    Place: Royal Ontario Museum
    Date: July 23 - August 15th
    Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Cost: Adults $24 - Seniors/Students $21 - Child $16


    Now in its 4th year, this art exhibition will feature a collection of over 100 works. Curated by African-Canadian artist and activist, Joan Butterfield.

    Scotiabank Caribana Gala
    Place: Liberty Grand
    Date: July 23rd
    Time: 5:30pm - 2:00am
    Cost: $160.00 per ticket / $1,600.00 per table

    An evening of elegance celebrating Carnival Music and Arts.

    Scotiabank Caribana Gala After Party
    Place: Liberty Grand
    Date: July 23rd
    Time: 5:30pm - 2:00am
    Cost: $40.00 - $35.00 in advance

    On Friday, July 23rd, the Liberty Grand Complex will be transformed into an island of sensational colour, rhythmic vibrations and exotic extravagance.

    King & Queen Show
    Place: Lamport Stadium
    Date: July 29th
    Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am
    Cost: $30.00

    On the Thursday evening before the Scotiabank Caribana Parade, the Kings and Queens of the Bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting "oohs" and "aahs" from the audience. It is an honour for any participant to be enthroned the King or Queen of Scotiabank Caribana 2010.

    Pan Alive
    Place: Lampart Stadium
    Date: July 30th
    Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00am
    Cost: TBA

    A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges.

    Scotiabank Caribana Parade
    Place: Exhibition Place & Lake Shore Blvd
    Date: July 31st
    Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Cost: Free/$20.00

    Tickets can be purchased for the seated area inside Exhibition Grounds. This showcase event features an incredible display of colour and pageantry, commencing at Exhibition Place and proceeding west along Lake Shore Boulevard. Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival!

    Temperature 'De Festiva'
    Place: Lamport Stadium
    Date: July 31st
    Time: Doors open at 6:30pm
    Cost: $25.00

    Expected to be the summer's hottest Parade After Parade party. The fun starts right after the parade, with live high-energy performances featuring some of the hottest artists from Trinidad, Jamaica, Grenada and other islands.

    Grace Tropical Rhythms - Caribbean Food Festival
    Place: Ontario Place
    Date: August 1st
    Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Cost: Adults $19.10 - Child/Senior $12.64

    Grace Food’s presents the 1st annual "Tropical Rhythms” Caribbean Food Festival (TRFF) as part of the 2010 Scotiabank Caribana Festival (SBCF). This exciting new event is scheduled for August 1, 2010 at the Island Lime inside Ontario Place.

    De Scotiabank Caribana Lime
    Place: Ontatio Place
    Date: August 1st and 2nd
    Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Costs: Adults $19.10 - Child/Senior $12.64

    This family-oriented event is another opportunity to gather or “lime” as we celebrate the Caribbean culture in food, song and dance.

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