The Grenada Day Festival @ Downsview Park, North York, ON - Sat Aug 24th!

The Largest and Longest Running Grenadian Heritage Festival in North America

The Grenada Day Festival is an annual summer event which celebrates the essence of Grenada and its sister islands; Carriacou and Petite Martinique. 10,000+ attendees visit Grenada Day in Toronto for a well-rounded taste of all things Grenada. Welcoming members of the Grenadian diaspora and friends of Grenada from both the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and abroad to experience the Spice Isle’s flavor.

Enjoy activities and performances for the family including karaoke, big Drum dancing, maypole dancing, and musical performances from local and international Grenadian artists.

The day’s event includes cultural performances by local and international artists, dance, activities for children, arts/ crafts, a variety of vendors, music, and most notably; Grenada’s delicious signature dishes. Grenada is known for its national dish, “Oil Down”, and its most reliable economic producer, the nutmeg which is the reason Grenada is known as the Isle of Spice.

Grenada Day Festival was established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, is organized by the Grenada Day Cultural Association, and managed by the festival’s committee. The Grenada Day Festival was created by the Spice Isle Association with the inclusion of various members from other Grenadian Associations in and around the GTA. The festival operates under the distinguished patronage of the Consulate General of Grenada to Canada and is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Grenada.

GRENADA DAY 2019 ITINERARY

Welcome/ Introductory Activities

12:00 noon: - Gates open and Festival starts

11:00 p.m. : Event ends & Gates closed (Please plan to leave venue by 11 p.m.)

12: 00 noon -10:00 p.m. - Beer Garden in operation

9:00 p.m. : Beer Garden Bar Ticket sale ends

12:00 p.m.: - Start of children’s games/ activities

10:00 p.m. - Stage music shuts down

11:00 p.m. : Festival ends

2:00pm – 3:00pm Karaoke finals

3:00 pm Call to VIPs for tour of festival/ meet & greet

3:00 pm – 3:10 pm Big Drum Dancing

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY – MAIN STAGE

4:00pm – 4:05pm Opening Prayer

4:05pm – 4:10pm Presentation of National Anthems (Canada/ Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique)

4:10 pm – 4:20 pm Official welcome by Ambassador Derrick James

4:30 pm – 4:40 pm Presentation of Awards and Certificates

4:40 pm – 5:00 pm Acknowledgements and Vote of Thanks

5:35 pm – 6:15 pm Maypole Dancing

6:15 pm – 6:25 pm Best Dressed/National Colours Competition

6:30 pm – 6:50 pm Caribbean Airlines Draw

7:15 pm – 7:25 pm Ossie Gurley and the Truth

7:50 pm – 8:00 pm Musical Performances by Local and International Artistes

8:00 pm – 9:45 pm Musical Performances by Local and International Artistes

Location:  Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, North York, ON

For more info visit website

Barbados on the Water Festival, @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 16th - Sun Aug 18th!

The Consulate General of Barbados and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, in partnership with Harbourfront Centre, are pleased to host the 2019 Barbados on the Water Festival, scheduled for Friday 16 August to Sunday 18 August 2019.

The festival will feature tasty cuisine, music, fashion, children’s activities, kite-making, face painting and so much more. You will also see the best in Barbadian arts & crafts, and visual arts.

There is something for everyone during the weekend festival, so come on down and experience what Barbados has to offer… Bajan Style!!!

Featuring DJ Puffy, DJ Niterider, Lil Rick, Red Plastic Bag, Susan Grogan and More

Location:  Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON

For full schedule click here

Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest (SACF) @ Albert Campbell Square - Scarborough Civic Center, Scarborough, ON - Sat Aug 25th & Sun Aug 26th!

The Award-Winning Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest (SACF) is back for an unforgettable experience on AUG 25 & 26, 2018 at the Albert Campbell Square - Scarborough Civic Centre ! The dynamic and engaging festival will celebrate the diversity of African and Caribbean cultures through music, arts, dance, and cuisine.

Join us for a FREE fun filled weekend for the whole family, including live music and dance performances from diverse local and international artists, cultural vendors, ethnic food, drum and dance, kids zone, beer tent, dance competition, raffle draw, and much more!

LOCATION: Albert Campbell Square - Scarborough Civic Center
150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON

TIME: 12-9pm

FREE

Facebook event page here

CariVaughan @ Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan, ON - Sat Aug 26th & Sun Aug 27th!

The CariFestival Association is proud to present CariVaughan August 26- 27  a two day family festival that celebrates Caribbean cultures in the City of Vaughan.

On Saturday Caribbean Carnival Colours Festival will begin at noon at “location”  and  will continue along Kipling avenue ending at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds.  The Parade offers two options to participate first is to create your own costume by learning  the craft  of “Mas’ making”, available locally through workshops provided by “York Region Mas” a division of  The CariFestival Association.   The less labour intensive however known to be dirty fun offers masqueraders  the option to participate covererd in COLOURED PAINT or POWDER!!

Taking place simultaneously at noon on Saturday is  the Caribbean Food and Live Music Festival which continues until 11pm.  As the name suggests the day boasts a wide variety of Caribbean cuisine and dynamic live performances featuring a musical journey spanning twenty islands of the Caribbean including the popular musical genres  of  the region including Salsa,  Soca, Chutney, Reggae, Dancehall, Rnb and Hiphop.

On Sunday August 27, round up the family and head to Woodbridge Fairgrounds to participate in KIDS CARNIVAL PLAYDAY  all day fun for the youth and children.

Location:  WOODBRIDGE FAIRGROUNDS, 100 Porter Ave, Vaughan, ON

Time: 12p - 8p

Tickets: $5

For tickets click here

Carivaughn @ Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan, ON - Sat Aug 27th & Sun Aug 28th!

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR
CARIVAUGHAN

The biggest Caribbean Festival weekend in Vaughan, the city above Toronto, celebrates the tastes, sounds, rhythms and culture of the Caribbean with its very own Festival... CARIVAUGHAN!

COME EXPERIENCE THE CARIBBEAN IN VAUGHAN!
Woodbridge Fairgrounds:
100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan, ON
(Kipling Ave. & Hwy 7 W)

For tickets and more info visit website

Grenada Day Festival @ Coronation Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 22nd!

The largest Grenadian diaspora celebration in the world, is in its 9th year. Grenada Day Festival will host to 8,000 people in celebration of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Special Guests:
The Prime Minister of Grenada - Dr. Keith Mitchell
Chief of Toronto Police - Mark Saunders
+ MANY MORE DIGNITARIES

$10 DONATION GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO WIN MULTIPLE ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO ANYWHERE IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH CARIBBEAN AIRLINES AND HOURLY PRIZES.

LOCATION: CORONATION PARK, 2700 EGLINTON AVE WEST, Toronto, ON

Time:  10a - 9p

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
grenadadayfestival@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter: @grenadafestival
Instagram: @grenadadayfestival
Facebook: Official Grenada Day Festival

CariVaughan @ Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan, ON - Fri Aug 21st - Sun Aug 23rd!

CARIVAUGHAN FESTIVAL 2015
GET READY TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE AS WE CELEBRATE THE CARIBBEAN IN VAUGHAN!
CariVaughan is a 3 day festival devoted to celebrating Caribbean cultures in the City of Vaughan. Save your Custome And come out and enjoy Our #CariFestival #Blocko which be held August 21 with Some of the best DJ's. August 22, August 23 come out with your family and plan to have a great time.

FRIDAY AUGUST 21ST, 2015
** TASTE OF THE TROPICS ( CARIBBEAN AND LATIN FOOD VENDORS )
** TROPICAL LIME BLOCKO ( CARIVAUGHAN LAUNCH PARTY)
DJ'S:
D'BANDIT, DJ STARTING FROM SCRATCH, ROYAL BEATS SOUND AND MORE!

Get ready for the biggest BLOCKO this city has seen.

CariVaughan, Jay Martin Entertainment and R Flavour Inc present the CariFestival BLOCKO

August 21 , 2015
100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan, ON

Time: 6:00pm - Midnight

Admission: $5, Parking $5, VIP $30

Ambassador and Host Jay Martin @jaymartincomic
Performances by Mr. Cheeks (from the lost boyz), Lindo P

Toronto's hottest DJ's:
DJ Starting from Scratch, D'Bandit, Spex and Kid Kut

There will be lots of Food vendors, License Bar and so much more.

For more info please email eugenia@rflavour.com or visit Jay Martin Website, R Flavour website

To purchase tickets contact
(647) 828-8674, (416) 428-0164 or CariVaughan Website

SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND, 2015
** TASTE OF THE TROPICS ( CARIBBEAN AND LATIN FOOD VENDORS )
** LAST LAP PARADE |  SAVE YOUR COSTUME AND PLAY MAS IN VAUGHAN OR PURCHASE T-SHIRT FOR PARADE 1PM- 11PM
MASQUERADERS IN COSTUME FREE ADMISSION
** FAMILY EVENT ( FAMILY FACE OFF | GROUP GAME)
** TROPICAL SPIKE | BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
** THE RUM SHACK | RUM TASTING
** CONCERT :
KI & THE BAND
KING FABULOSO
JADE FAITH
JAY MARTIN | COMEDIAN
MISS WEST INDIAN CANADIAN
SPEX DA BOSS
SOCA MONARCHS
SKF CHAMP
*** TRIP GIVEAWAY TO JAMAICA | COURTESY OF JAY MARTIN

SUNDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2015
** TASTE OF THE TROPICS ( CARIBBEAN AND LATIN FOOD VENDORS )
** TROPICAL TALENT SHOW COMPETITION
** J'OUVERT PLAY DAY
LET THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF THROWING PAINT , GAMES & DANCING TO THEIR FAVOURITE SOCA SONGS!!

INFO:
289.236.4343
CariFestival.com

For tickets and info click here

Jamaica Day @ Wild Water Kingdom, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 30th!

THE 24TH ANNUAL
JAMAICA DAY TORONTO

Toronto's #1 Family Culture & Music Festival Returns

Awarding Reggae Achievers Since 2006

Saturday August 30, 2014
Wild Water Kingdom, 7855 Finch Ave. W., Brampton, ON

Live from Jamaica:

SISTER PATT
HALF PINT

Toronto's great"

NAGGO MORRIS
JIMMY REID
TASHA T
JUNIOR WHISPER
VISIONARY
NADERA

THE ORIGINAL MANHATTANS WITH GERALD ALSTON & BLUE LOVETT
and much more

Gates open at 12p, Ends at 10p

Tickets:  Advance $15/At Door $20/Children 6-12 $5/Age 5 and under - Free

Combo tickets for Water Park and Jamaica Day - Adult $35/Children $18/Age 5 and under - Free

For tickets online click here

Info::  647 716 2550

Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival @ Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough, ON - Sat Aug 23rd & Sun Aug 24th!

Saturday AUGUST 23rd & Sunday AUGUST 24th, 2014

Time:  12PM- 8PM DAILY!

Location:  SCARBOROUGH CIVIC CENTER (ALBERT CAMPBELL SQUARE) 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON

Live Performances From Talented International And Local Artists
Exciting Afro-Caribbean Visual Art Exhibitions And Live Art Displays
Try Some Tasty African & Caribbean Cuisine And Other Cultural Foods From All Over The World
Learn Some New African And Caribbean Dance Moves
Bring Your Children To The Kids Zone For Face Painting, Games And So Much More
40 Vendors Are Participating In This Year's Festival - Food, Crafts, Local Businesses,
Post-Secondary Schools, And Nonprofit Organizations . Introducing An Employment And     Education Fair As Part Of The 2014 Festivities.
Children And Adults Dance Competition
Bring Your Family And Friends To This Fun Filled Weekend! All Ages Are Welcome.
Many Prize Giveaways And Much More!

Admission is FREE

Info:  416-345-1613 or scarboroughafrocaribfest@gmail.com

More info click here

Grenada Day @ Coronation Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 23rd!

Saturday August 23, 2014

T O R O N T O * G R E N A D A * DAY
This year we celebrate 40 Years of Independence

at: Coronation Park, 2700 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, ON
( Keele & Eglinton )

An All Day Family Event
Time:  11am - 8pm
Kids activities starting at 12 Noon

Music By:
SOUL VIBES, EZ SOUND, PURPLE CITY AND DJ EZZY B (From Atlanta)

Performances By:
TANGLER, PAPA JERRY, PENNY & KERTON AND MORE

More info click here

Facebook event page here

Rastafest @ Downsview Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 23rd!

Rastafest is a multi-disciplined festival showcasing different aspects of the Rastafari culture. Activities include: music, dance, drumming, arts/craft market place, ital food demonstration, film and video screening, children/youth activities, dub poetry workshops, writers' corner and a live concert featuring national and international reggae artists from Canada and the Caribbean.

Time: 1:00p - 11:00p

Location: Downsview Park, 1-35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, ON

Admission:  TICKETS: $7 IN ADVANCE, $10 AT THE GATE/* FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER

TICKET LOCATIONS:

TORONTO
TREA-JAH-ISLE 416-787-7615

DJ RECORDS 416-654-8336

IRIE VEG 416-653-4825

GENESIS 416-913-9470

UPFRONT STUDIO THEATRE 647-341-9031

AJAX
DAM FOODS 905-426-4337

CAMBRIDGE
BLACQUE DOGGG PROMOTIONS 226-606-3644 or 226-600-0923

KITCHENER
RAINBOW CARIBBEAN CUISINE 519-579-2618

SCARBOROUGH
NICEY'S 416-497-9717

HENRY'S RECORD 416-297-5585

KITCHENER
RAINBOW CARIBBEAN CUISINE 519-579-2618

SCARBOROUGH
NICEY'S 416-497-9717

HENRY'S RECORD 416-297-5585

MISSISSAUGA
NICEY'S 905-270-4417

GRANNY'S 905-272-4950

ROUN ROBIN MUMA 416-804-0883

BRAMPTON
NICEY'S 905-450-6045

KNOWLEDGE BOOKSTORE 905-459-9875

GEM WEST INDIAN FOOD 905-458-4400

GEM HOUSE OF JERK (HWY 10 & BOVAIRD) 905-453-6454

GEM HOUSE OF JERK (AIRPOR ROAD) 905-494-0944

DADDY'S JERK 905-455-1188

For more info click here

CariFestival 2014 @ Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan, ON - Fri Aug 22nd - Sun Aug 24th!

CariFestival 2014 is a Caribbean Festival in Vaughan, ON celebrating the culture with Music, Food and Art. Food vendors, International Singers, dancers and musicians.

And, a carnival King/Queen appearance by section of Louis Saldenah.

Also, there will be Culinary workshops with Caribbean Celebrity Chef Selwyn Richards - The Art of Catering, A Taste of the Tropics - Rum, Beer and Cocktail samples, carnival making and Tropical Idol - singing contest.

Funds raised will provide scholarship(s) for Post Secondary Students in Arts and a donation made to the Vaughan Hospital.

Perfomances by:  Singing Melody and Carnival Spice on Saturday/Ravi B, Ms Paige & Talana Blu Tassa Cru on Sunday

Plus a Mas Costume Blocko on Saturday! Anyone in Costume gets FREE admission before 3pm!

Don't miss this festival!

Location: Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge, ON

Times:

Fri Aug 22 - 7p - 10p
Sat Aug 23 - 12p - 11p
Sun Aug 24 - 1p - 8p

Admission:  $5 per day

Additional Events:

Culinary Workshop $20.00
Tropical Idol $5.00
Beach Volleyball Individual $5.00
Beach Volleyball Team $30.00

Events going on both Saturday AND Sunday:

Taste of Tropics
Tropical Island
Beach Volleyball

For tickets click here

More info click here

St Lucia Day @ Downsview Dells Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 9th!

Join us this Saturday!

Saint Lucia Day - Saturday, August 9th, 2014

This Saturday is Saint Lucia Day in Toronto and the weather forecast says sunny day!

Come join us at Downsview Dells Park, Toronto, ON (off Sheppard Avenue between Keele Street & Jane Street)

There will be food, entertainment, games for the kids, craft and lots of fun.

Wear your Madras or Lucian colours!

Time:  11a -8p

After the picnic the party continues inside SVG Lounge - 1230 Sheppard Avenue West featuring Toronto's top Saint Lucian DJs - Big Six, ColdLinx, Absolucian, DJ Toxic, DJ Buzz, Silver Mic. Dance the night away to Soca, Reggae, Old School Country & Western. Chairman's Reserve giveaways and prizes all night.

See you all Saturday - Miss it and blame yourself!

Island Soul Festival @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 1st - Mon Aug 4th!

The cultural legacy of the Caribbean comes to Toronto's waterfront for four days of music, dance, food, film and more

August 1 - 4

Note:  This is a Partial Schedule.  All events are free with the exception of Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah performance on August 1

August 1

Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah perform
9:30pm –11:00pm

Saturday August 2

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: ‘Entre Pinceau et Enclume’ Between Colour and Anvil
12:00pm – 8:00pm

Lake View Market
12:00pm –11:30pm

World Café
12:00pm –11:30pm

Moko Jumbie: Dancing Spirits of Trinidad Workshop
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Kids Activities - Games and Crafts
2:00pm – 8:00pm

Domino Tournament
2:00pm – 8:00pm

Shakara Natural Tips: Hair Workshop
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Oware Games by MACPRI - ASO Services International
3:00pm – 6:00pm

House of David Gang
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Caribbean Faces
3:00pm – 7:00pm

Kids Steel Pan Workshop
3:30pm – 4:15pm

Cultural Guru Steelband
4:30pm – 5:00pm

Legends of Ska
5:00pm – 6:30pm

Cuban Dance Workshop with Caliente Entertainment
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Shakara Natural Tips: Identifying Hair Types
6:00pm – 6:45pm

Strolling Pan Parade
6:00pm – 6:30pm

Joy Lapps Project
6:15pm – 7:00pm

Jerk Jam Down Competition
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Jamaican Sounds: Panel Discussion
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Oasis of Rhythms
7:30pm – 8:00pm

Mountain Edge Roots and Culture
8:00pm – 9:00pm

Dance Caribe
9:00pm – 9:30pm

Marcia Griffiths
9:30pm –11:00pm

Jamaican Sounds: Late Night Jam
10:30pm – 2:00am

Sunday August 3

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Tamsir Drumming
12:00pm –12:30pm

Moko Jumbie: Dancing Spirits of Trinidad Workshop
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Party with DJ Moet
1:00pm – 6:00pm

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: FONKSYON band
3:15pm – 4:00pm

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Melorize
9:00pm – 9:30pm

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Boukman Eksperyans
9:30pm –11:00pm

Monday August 3

Gerard Balfour & Ricardo Seales
12:30pm – 1:15pm

Tobago 1677 & Nine Feet of Rope (Tobago Day Double Feature)
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Tastes of Tobago: Dasheen-stuffed plantain rolls with Chef Yzanne Williams-Chance
1:30pm – 2:30pm

Afro-Pan Steel Orchestra
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Calypso Stars presented in partnership with The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes
5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location:  Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON

For the complete detailed schedule of events click here

Times and artists subject to change

The Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival @ The Scarborough Civic Center-Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough, ON - Sat Aug 24th & Sun Aug 25th!

The Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival will be held at the Scarborough Civic Center-Albert Campbell Square on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2013.

We’re offering the entire family a wonderful day filled with food, fun, great music, great performances and the chance to experience the richness of the cultural fabric that makes up our community.

Heritage Skills Development Center (HSDC) is organizing this event with the support of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport. The festival is an attempt to bring the people of the Greater Toronto Area together by bridging the community gap and celebrating diversity through Afro-Caribbean art, dance, music and food.

The goal of the Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Event is to recreate the festive traditions of the African and Caribbean cultures. In addition, there will be live concerts, children’s play area, and many other fun and exciting activities.

Deejay DLimit will be spinning the best African tunes! Your favorite MC Mc Bonde from G 98.7- The Voice of Africa will be hosting!

We have some exciting performers in the house this weekend, just to name a few: Afro pan, Skibu, Ozee the Boss, Success, Stoneman, Roland Kabano, Pan masters, Isax, Ijo Vudu, Dance groups, Drummers, RISE performers and many many more! Showcasing the best talents from the African and Caribbean Community!

Of course, there will be lots of tasty food and drinks, we have over 30 vendors!

Rain or shine, please come and experience the spectrum of diversity as represented by our many vendors, and of course, our great performers that will be headlining this year’s festival, along with many other supporting groups of talented individuals.

This festival promises to attract thousands and will also be great networking, capacity building, and community development event.

The event is open to ALL ages! Bring out the entire family for a day of fun and culture!

A BIG thank you to CHRY Radio, Rogers TV, G98.7, Blog TO, City and Toronto, and all our other sponsors for making this event possible!

The BIG event starts August 24th and 25th at the Albert Campbell Square at 10AM!

Location:  Albert Campbell Square - Scarborough Civic Center, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON

Time:  10a - 8p both days

Info:  CALL: 416 345 1613

Grenada Day Celebrations @ Coronation Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 24th!

The biggest Grenada Diaspora Celebration takes place in its 7th year at Coronation Park (2700 Eglinton Ave. West ---Keele and Eglinton West), Toronto, ON

Live Performances from Canada and Grenada

*2 Chances to win round trip tickets to Grenada from Caribbean Airlines*

Food, Vendors, Arts & Craft, Cultural Performances, Music, Activities and more

$10 donation, and children 10 years and younger are FREE

Time:  11a - 10p

BREAKING: The draw for 1 of 2 round trip tickets to GRENADA happens between 5PM-5:45PM at Grenada Day Festival. FIRST 3000 attendees who enter paying the $10 donation will receive a raffle ticket that could be a winner! BE THERE EARLY. DOORS open at 11am!

NOTE:  THE OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY WILL DRAW FOR ANOTHER ROUND TRIP TICKET (ALL PARTY GOERS WHO HAVE PAID GET A TICKET! IF YOU ALREADY GOT A TICKET EARLIER AT GRENADA DAY, BRING THAT TICKET WITH YOU! IT ALSO CAN BE A WINNING TICKET) 2 CHANCES TO WIN (SPREAD THE WORD)

OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Communal Co-operative Credit Union Limited, St. George's University, Bryce and Brown Accounting, Clarkes Court - Grenada Distillers, Caribbean Airlines, Western Union

email: grenadadayfestival@gmail.com
Twitter: @grenadafestival
www.twitter.com/grenadafestival 

Facebook Page: Official Grenada Day Festival
www.facebook.com/grenadadayfestival 

Website: www.grenadaday.com

Rastafest @ Downsview Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 25th!

RASTAFEST SALUTES JAMAICA 50

In celebration of Jamaica’s 50^th anniversary, Rastafest takes place on Saturday, August 25^th, 2012 at Downsview Park with children and youth activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm follows by an international reggae concert featuring the legendary reggae group, Mighty Diamonds, the most consistent and long-running reggae group in Jamaican music history for the past 41 years. Sharing the stage will be Echo Minott, a pioneer on the dancehall scene with his incomparable voice along side Toronto based House of David Gang, Jah Kettle, Donna Makeda, Petra, Jahsmin Daley, Trinity Drummers, Queen Pettreen, Righteousness and Omri. Special guest from Jamaica is Karamanti.   Backing band: Mountain Edge band.

Donation:  Canned goods and a tooney.

Its mandate is to use the arts as a vehicle for strengthening community resiliency by contributing to the collective, cultural enrichment of the diversity of the African-Caribbean-Canadian community. One of the objectives of Rastafest is to use the festival as a vehicle to help attendants to recognize Rastafari’s contribution to the growth and positive image of the multicultural society in Canada and throughout the world.

Location: Downsview Park, Toronto, ON 

Time:  12p-7p

For more information about Rastafest check out www.rastafest.com and www.flexradio.net or telephone 647-341-9031.

Grenada Day Weekend @ Daddy's Lounge & Coronation Park, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 24th & Sat Aug 25th!

August 24 2012 - Fish Fry
Celebrating our gold medalist Kirani James. @Daddy lounge 2007 Lawrence Ave W  Toronto, ON

August 25 2012 - Grenada Day - A Shortknee Edition, Live appearances by various international artist. @The Coronation Park, 2700 Eglinton Ave W., Toronto, ON

August 25 2012 - Grenada Day After Party
Live performances by Mr Killa, Terror Kid, lil Natty & Thunda, Fatman George, Tracey & more... @Daddy lounge 2007 Lawrence Ave W., Toronto, ON

For more info visit:  http://www.grenadaday.com/

CariVaughan Caribbean Street Parade and Festival @ Vaughan City Hall, Vaughan, ON - Sat Aug 11th!

SATURDAY AUGUST 11TH, 2012

The City of Vaughan and the entire York region can now celebrate the tastes, sounds, rhythms and culture of the

Caribbean, through its very own Street Parade and Festival.

Starting at 11AM with a FREE mas block party for all at Maple GO station, masqueraders and revelers alike will take to the streets
backed by top DJs, and Steel Pan and Tassa groups from around Canada – “jumping”, “wining” and “waving” to the rhythms of the Caribbean.
Join one of the Mas bands (call: 416-444-3333) or just come with your costume from any of the major carnivals – and the Road is Yours!!!
• Caribbean & Latin Floats & Costume Bands
• Bring your costume and Jump Up on the Road
• Free parking at Maple GO Station

  

::: CARIVAUGHAN FESTIVAL & STREET PARADE  11AM – 8PM ::: Vaughan City Hall Grounds, 2141 Major MacKenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON, Canada

 

The Street Parade ends in grand fashion with a Festival at Vaughan’s City Hall.
The Festival will showcase international, and local artistes, music, dancers, vendors, and authentic Caribbean food.
Admission to the Festival is FREE.
• Live Caribbean, Soca, and Latin Performances!
• Landscaped grounds with over 5,000 capacity!
• Spectacular stage and light show!
• Kidz Zone and face painting!

• Caribbean food on sale!
• Licensed event!
• Surprises, giveaways, and much, much more!

Please call 416-316-8772 for festival opportunities: vendor, volunteer, sponsorship or parade participation

For more info

416-316-8772 ::: 416-843-2507
www.carivaughan.com

::: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! :::

CariVaughan is built on the principle of planning and executing world class events that celebrate the culture and music of the

Caribbean, while ensuring that we are using our platform to educate visitors about sickle cell disease.

All donations and profits from CariVaughan go towards funding Sickle cell awareness, research, programs and services.

Our goal is the creation of a research chair appointment at a local hospital and the building of infrastructure to treat patients.

The 16th Annual Carifest @ The Jamaican Canadian Association, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 16th!

The purpose of Carifest is to foster the Canadian-Caribbean culture in the Greater Toronto Area by promoting culture, history, food, islands and people. This one night event offers an evening of culture, comedy, music, instrument and dance talent from local and international artists. This year we have as our line up of entertainers: The Mighty Sparrow (international calypso artist), Calypso Rose (international gospelypso artist), Kay Morris (reggeagospel artist), Joy Lapps (steel pannist), Marcia Brown (comedian/play writer) and others. Proceeds from event will go towards Camp Jumo (www.jumoke.org) helping to send children afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease to specialized camps this summer.

Location:

Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA)

995 Arrow Road

Hwy 400/ Finch and Weston Road

Date: March 16, 2012
	Event Time(s):
	Doors Open 6:30 p.m Dinner Served 7:00 p.m (full dinner buffet menu- included) Show Starts 8:00 p.m

	Costs:	$40 - $49
	Adult:	$50
	Youth:	$40
	Child:	$40
	Senior:	$40
	Other:	Children under 6- Free

For tickets and more info visit http://www.torontocarifest.com/

Email: info@torontocarifest.com
Phone: 416-465-6321