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What is Toronto Carnival?

Toronto Carnival, officially known as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and commonly called Caribana, is North America's largest Caribbean festival. Held annually in Toronto every summer, it draws over a million visitors from around the world for three weeks of parades, concerts, pool parties, nightlife events, and cultural celebrations rooted in Caribbean tradition. The festival has been running since 1967 and is one of the largest cultural events in North America.

When is Toronto Carnival 2027?

Toronto Carnival Weekend 2027 runs Thursday, July 29th through Monday, August 2nd, 2027. The Grand Parade — the centrepiece of the festival — takes place on Saturday, July 31st along Lakeshore Boulevard.

Where does Toronto Carnival take place?

Toronto Carnival events take place throughout downtown Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The Grand Parade runs along Lakeshore Boulevard West and ends at Exhibition Place. Nightlife events and pool parties are spread across venues in the downtown core, with some events like Soca Village and Carnival Kingdom held at the Markham Fairgrounds and Pickering Casino Resort.

What is the Toronto Carnival Grand Parade?

The Grand Parade is the highlight of Toronto Carnival weekend, held on Saturday, July 31st, 2027 along Lakeshore Boulevard. Thousands of masqueraders from dozens of Mas Bands parade in elaborate hand-crafted costumes to the sounds of soca and calypso. Most of the parade route is free to watch as a spectator.

What is the difference between Caribana and Toronto Carnival?

They are the same event. The City of Toronto officially rebranded the festival to "Toronto Caribbean Carnival" several years ago, but most people still refer to it as Caribana — a name that has been part of Toronto's culture since 1967. You'll see both names used interchangeably.

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