Posts Filed Under: Caribana

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Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival in Photos and Video

Last weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the annual celebration of Caribbean and African culture.

By Gesilayefa Azorbo Aug. 11th, 2:00 pm

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Urban Planner: What’s On In Toronto, August 4-9

Massive festivals—Caribana, Summerworks, Veld, and more—galore this week, but also local indie events like Dusk Dances, Comedy Brawl, and the Stranded Festival.

By Steve Fisher Aug. 4th, 9:30 am

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Celebrating Queerness and Blackness at Caribana

Blockobana will be taking up space at Caribana with queer Black pride on August 6 in Regent Park.

By Craig Dominic Aug. 1st, 1:30 pm

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Caribana Has Room to Improve

The festival has changed, but it's still one way I can still connect to my roots.

By Jennifer Joseph Jul. 28th, 12:00 pm

What to Check Out in Toronto This Week: David Cross, OVO Fest, and Caribana

Our picks for the best Toronto events to check out this week.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 25th, 8:30 am

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Shaping Toronto: Centennial Projects

The local legacies of Canada's 100th birthday in 1967.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 24th, 4:00 pm

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2015 Villain: Scotiabank’s Fickle Sponsorship

Nominated for: demanding cultural festivals include their name as a condition of sponsorship—and then dropping said sponsorship.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

Scene: Caribana 2015

Scenes from the country's best Caribbean party.

By Sarah Duong • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 4th, 4:15 pm

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Historicist: Come Out to Caribana ’67

What began as a centennial year project grew into an annual summer tradition.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 1st, 12:30 pm

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Pictures From the 2013 Caribbean Carnival Parade

This year's Caribbean Carnival parade didn't go perfectly, but it was still a good time.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 6th, 10:00 am

Villain: Unsubstantiated “Safety Concerns”

Nominated for: using race as an indicator of crime.

By Desmond Cole • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 17th, 8:45 am

Locally Made: Concept Costume Creators

Assembling costumes for the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival is all about tradition.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 10th, 1:30 pm

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Snoop Lion Comes off Half-Baked

Snoop's first show under his new moniker offers little reggae, lots of Doggystyle.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Ryan WalkerAug. 7th, 11:15 am

Scene: The Caribbean Carnival’s Big Parade

The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival's annual parade drew thousands of brightly coloured revelers to Exhibition Place.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 7th, 10:15 am

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Long Weekend Planner: August 4–6, 2012

This long weekend, the Islands take over with Caribana festivities, join a Charles Dickens tour of Toronto, Justice and M83 rock out in Fort York, see if NASA's Mars rover arrives in one piece, and much more.

By Kyle Bachan Aug. 3rd, 6:00 pm

Weekend Planner: July 28–29, 2012

This weekend: the Beaches Jazz Festival returns to Queen Street East; Harbourfront Centre celebrates strings; the ROM is getting into the Carnival spirit; discover old bikes at a vintage bike show; and more.

By Kyle Bachan Jul. 27th, 6:00 pm

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Caribbean Carnival Parade Spectators Will Be Searched for Weapons

If you plan to sit on the bleachers this year, prepare to have your bag checked.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 25th, 11:15 am

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Jump Up for the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto

New venues and tasty treats mark the 45th anniversary of the festival previously known as Caribana.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 29th, 2:00 pm