25 things to do Caribana weekend in Toronto
Weekend events in Toronto are all about festivals and theToronto Caribbean Carnival.
To get into carnival week in the city, check out the Caribana weekend festival that includes aGrand Paradethrough the Exhibition Grounds and Lake Shore, or dance the night away atVELDorOVO Fest.
With so many things to do, there's an event for everyone this weekend.
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Top Picks
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July 28-31This weekend festival celebrating Caribbean culture ends with a grand parade, filled with extravagant costumes, colours, music and dancing.Multiple Venues
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July 29The NBA player is set to make his way to Toronto to host the sixth annual DAYLIGHT party at the rooftop pool and patio.
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July 29 - August 1The hip-hop festival is back for three days full of music featuring an All-Canadian showcase; Chris Brown and Lil Baby; and a Young Money Reunion with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more.Multiple Venues
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July 30Celebrate the long weekend by hitting different clubs at this club crawl.
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Events you might want to check out
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July 29The neighbourhood shuts down a section of Dundas St. W for a block party full of vendors, food, games, music and live entertainment.Tail of the Junction
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July 29-31Calling the SPN Family! Head out to the convention for a chance to meet some of your fave stars of the beloved show at this event full of vendors, live music and more.Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
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July 29 - August 7头为IMAX心爱的湖畔剧院screening of the action-adventure film.Cinesphere
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July 30Support local artists and head out to this pop-up art market selling prints, clothes, comics and original artwork.See-Scape
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July 30Get your daily stretches in without getting distracted by all the cute puppies running around the class.Royal Canadian Legion
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July 31Grab a table and head out to this drag brunch where you can watch queens strutting their stuff all while sipping on a mimosa.
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Dancing
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July 29Put on a pair of headphones and dance like nobody's watching to soca, dancehall and reggae at this silent disco.Harbourfront Centre
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July 31Keep the carnival party going and dance all night to some of the hottest Afrobeats.
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July 31Celebrate the last day of the carnival season and dance the night away to some of the hottest Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall and Reggae tunes.
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Festivals
DateAbout the EventLocation-
July 29 - August 1This four-day festival will celebrate all things Caribbean, full of music, food, live entertainment and more.Harbourfront Centre
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July 31The food festival will be hosting multiple vendors putting a vegan spin on some classic African and Caribbean dishes.Artscape Wychwood Barns
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July 31 - August 1Expect to see hundreds of food stalls, as well as music and dance performances among large crowds of food enthusiasts celebrating the Indian community in the city.Nathan Phillips Square
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Live Music
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July 30American rock band A Day To Remember will be stopping in the city to play songs off their latest release "You're Welcome."Echo Beach
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July 30After having some of her songs go viral on TikTok, Ashnikko is stopping in the city to perform songs off her mixtape "DEMIDEVIL."
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July 30Head out to the legendary El Mo to celebrate the end of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival at this concert featuring British singer Kofi as the headliner.The El Mocambo
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July 31Shawn Mendes is stopping in the city for a hometown show as part of his Wonder: The World Tour.Scotiabank Arena
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Ongoing events
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June 5 - September 5Head out to the beach for a Sunday full of music that will have you shuffling well into the night.Cherry Beach
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June 23 - August 28Pack your blankets, round up your friends and head out to one of the many outdoor movie screenings this summer.Multiple Venues
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June 27 - August 28After a brief hiatus, the summer market is back to transform the major transit hub with a season full of events, activities and food.Union Station
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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