Scotiabank Caribana King & Queen Show
Lamport Stadium
Thursday, July 31, 2008; 7:00 pm - Midnight

On the Thursday evening before Caribana Day the Kings and Queens of the Bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting “oohs” and “aahs” from the audience. It is an honour for any participant to be enthroned the King or Queen of Scotiabank Caribana 2008. The King and Queen symbolically have the keys to the city, freedom of the streets. Their movements are supposed to be uninhibited. Band members and onlookers alike are to give them the respect, even if mockingly, usually accorded to real-life royalty.



Pan Alive
Lamport Stadium
Friday, August 1, 2008; 7:00 pm - Midnight

A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges. This Panorama of the North is the biggest opportunity to hear this wonderful instrument in all its glory. The evening is devoted entirely to the capturing rhythms of the steelpan.

Scotiabank Caribana Parade
Exhibition Place (Lake Shore Blvd)
Saturday, August 2, 2008; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Purchase your ticket online for the parade seated area. This showcase event features an incredible display of colour and pageantry, commencing at Exhibition Place and proceeding west along Lake Shore Boulevard. Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival!


De Caribana Lime — Island Festival
Olympic Island
Sunday, August 3, 2008; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
This event features a full day of performances from a variety of artistes, highlighting the diverse cultures of all the Caribbean people. Activities include a food competition, song, dance, theatrical drama and storytelling. More...



Art ExhibitionRoyal Ontario Museum Thursday
July 24 – Monday, Aug 4, 2008;
Noon - 9:00 pm

A Visual Art Exhibition – COLOURblind International – ‘Roots to Rhythm’ produced by the Association of African Canadian Artists. An intriguing collection of over 60 works that have been influenced by our journey.

International Conference: ‘CARNIVAL, A PEOPLE’S ART’ AND ‘TAKING BACK THE STREETS’
Accolade Centre, York University and Kofler Centre, University of Toronto
Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3, 2008

Featuring a stellar array of speakers from the Caribbean and around the world - academic experts, designers, photographers, poets, playwrights, musicians and Mas dancers - with additional sessions organized by the International Steelpan Association, this conference provides an intellectual view of Carnival and Scotiabank Caribana. Documentary films are showcased, together with exhibitions on Carnival and Calypso. See: www.CarnivalConference.ca to register. Single day registration also available at the door.Other Events