Stephen Weir Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square came alive on a scorching hot day as the 56th Caribbean Carnival was officially launched on Tuesday. The vibrant atmosphere was filled with excitement as approximately 2,000 enthusiastic audience members gathered to celebrate the rich Caribbean culture. The event took place at Toronto City Hall, where a jam-packed list […]
Dancehall star Konshens joins Freedom Mas Band for Carnival Parade By Stephen Weir Early this week Brampton’s Freedom Mas Band announced that Konshens will be joining them on Saturday, August 5th for the Carnival’s annual Grand Parade along Lakeshore Blvd. Garfield Delano Spence, popularly known as Konshens, has a massive following in various parts of […]
After 17 years of “dedicated involvement” with the Festival Management Committee (FMC), Accountant Eddison Doyle has made “the difficult decision” to step down from his position as CFO. This time, he says, it is a permanent choice driven by personal reasons and the belief that it is the right time for him to move on. […]
Listen to this comment now. Supporting smaller bands to ensure success of Toronto Carnival By Anthony Joseph In Trinidad and Tobago, there is a saying that Carnival was just “round the corner.” As a child, I remember walking long distances, hoping to find Carnival round the proverbial corner. Of course, what the older folks meant […]
By Lincoln DePradine Keyanna Bell knows and understands the music and dancing and all the fun of the carnival, which originated in Trinidad and the Eastern Caribbean, and was exported to the City of Toronto as “Caribana’’ in 1967. However, she wants to highlight more than just the visuals of the celebrations, as the official […]
By Rebecca Kerr Pictures by Rebecca Kerr It was a busy weekend for mas in the city as Tribal Carnival kiddies launched their presentation “Once Upon Time”. Eight-time section leader, 8-year-old A’dria LaPierre presented her section Play Mas with A’dria’s for 2023, “Lil Red”. This year’s presentation, a take on the fairytale Little Red Riding […]
By Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina Carnival Nationz, one of the Toronto Caribbean’s top Mas Band dedicated to creating an unparalleled carnival experience, held a well-attended junior carnival band launch on Saturday, June 3. The costume show and party titled “Lil Nationz: Around the World 1n 100 days Let’s Go”, took place from 3 […]
Patricia Henry, President of the Atlanta Band Leaders Association, recently shared her insights on the resounding success of the Atlanta Carnival in an interview with The Caribbean Camera. Henry expressed gratitude for a safe and enjoyable event, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety. Following a split among bandleaders last year that resulted in the cancellation […]
By Stephen Weir Carifalls and Multicultural Carnival and Parade set for 26th August Niagara Falls, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, surprised residents and tourists alike this week with an early announcement about a Caribbean style parade set to take place on the Canadian side of the falls on August 26th. Despite the premature announcement, anticipation […]
By Stephen Weir As the anticipation builds for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s highly anticipated grand parade, the spotlight is also shining on the upcoming July 22nd kiddies parade, a beloved tradition that celebrates the young participants and offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of masquerade. With the aim of fostering a sense of camaraderie […]
