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.