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Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana 2024

Toronto invites lovers of Caribbean culture to the largest North American street festival of colorful traditions

Dates: August 1–5, 2024

Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates the vibrant and energetic essence of the Caribbean culture in and around the City of Toronto. If you happen to be in Toronto between late July and early August, you should definitely visit the party for an unforgettable experience.

Grande Parade (August 3, 2024)

You don't want to miss the celebration's highlight: the Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grande Parade. The road transforms into a vibrant stage featuring masqueraders and steelpan performers. The parade traditionally takes place on the Saturday of the civic holiday in August. The show starts at Exhibition Place and continues across Lakeshore Boulevard. Being the main draw of the Caribana Weekend and the culmination of the three-week festivities, it lures millions worldwide. And those who don't manage to come and see it in person can watch the performing street art streamed live.

The party's on from 8 am through 8 pm. If you want to enter the Exhibition Place, you'll have to pay the fee, but most of the parade runs along Lakeshore Boulevard, which is free for the public. Keep in mind that tickets are cheaper when bought beforehand.

This colorful tradition is around half a century old. The initial celebration dates back to 1967. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival was originally a three-day event before it grew into a three-week large-scale festival, with over a million attendees during the very first Caribana weekend. Today, it's renowned as the largest cultural celebration in North America.

More Caribana Weekend events

Caribana Toronto introduces brand new events each year, and some become yearly traditions. Caribana Weekend opens with Dayfete on the Roof at the Toronto Event Centre. Also, a thing to experience is the DayLit party at Cabana Pool Bar. Lastly, Sunday Blocko at Rebel nightclub is your perfect way to end the weekend with a blast!

Needless to say, Toronto is flooded with crowds during Caribbean Carnival season, so booking early is a must. Explore the vacation rental options on the map below and reserve yourself a lovely stay. For more info and the latest announcements, refer to the External Resources below.

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Last updated: by Eleonora Provozin