Stories from the heart of Carnival

Caribbean music, food and culture meet a snowy resort setting at Blue Mountain Caribbean Winterfest, with the DeFrost Party on Saturday night.

Play mas with a band, bring your business to the marketplace, volunteer or tell the story as accredited media. Here is how to get involved.

It began in 1967 as a gift from the Caribbean community for Canada’s Centennial. Sixty years later, it is one of North America’s largest cultural festivals.

From entrepreneurship training to carnival arts in schools, the Festival Management Committee runs programs that reach far beyond festival season.

Steelpan, calypso and mas all grew out of resistance and creativity. A short history of the traditions behind Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

Three weeks of live calypso performances led up to the Kaiso 365 Toronto Calypso Monarch Finals in July 2026.

A look at the official events of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival season, from music and costumes to food and community.