Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival’s King & Queen Competition
Most Spectacular Show Under the Stars at Lamport Stadium
July 30, 2014 (Toronto) - The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival’s King and Queen
competition, dubbed the Most Spectacular Show Under the Stars In North America,will
be held outdoors the evening of August 1. The almost always sold-out event takes place
at Lamport Stadium in downtown Toronto.
This nighttime event showcases the elaborate costumes that will be worn by the Kings
and Queens in the Grand Parade. Kings and Queens from all of the parade Mas Camps
will wear picturesque and oversized costumes (some over 10 metres tall and 12 metres
wide) and will perform in the stadium as they vie for top honours at this year’s festival.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the outdoor show. From 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. there will be a
pre-show program with Mas, Calypso and Steel Pan performances. At 7:00 p.m. the show
will officially begin. The crowning of the King and Queen and the presentation of the
Ontario Science Centre Innovation Award will take place at approximately 11:30 p.m.
as part of a party-style jump up.
This marks the fifth year of the Ontario Science Centre Innovation Award that will
recognize innovation in costume design at the celebration, widely known for its vibrant
and dazzling costumes. The Award will shine a light on the intricate art and scientific
merit of costume design by honouring the creators of these innovative masterpieces
shown at the King and Queen competition.
The King and Queen Competition is considered the first big event of the Scotiabank
Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend. During the evening of Friday August 1, Pan Alive,
North America’s largest steel drum orchestra competition will also be held at Lamport
Stadium. On Saturday August 2, the Grand Parade will be held along Lakeshore at
Exhibition Place and on Sunday, Carnival Island will be held on the Toronto Island.
About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion
of Caribbean music, cuisine, and revelry as well as visual and performing arts. It has
become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North
America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of
Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms
and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The
Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America's largest
outdoor festival.
Corporate sponsors of this year's festival include: Scotiabank, OLG, Chevrolet, The
Toronto Star, CTV, CP-24, Virgin Radio, The Canadian Federal Government, The
Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, Tourism Toronto, The Greater Toronto Airports
Authority, the Ontario Science Centre, and the Liberty Grand.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both
in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright
Future. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our
charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average
approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of
the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.
For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival's official
website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is located at 19
Waterman Avenue. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608;
Email: info@torontocaribbeancarnival.com.
-30For media inquires:
Stephen Weir
Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Publicist
Phone: 416-489-5868
Cell: 416-801-3101
Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com
Diana Hart
Scotiabank, Public, Corporate & Government Affairs
Phone: 416-866-7238
Cell: 647-628-3501
Email: diana.hart@scotiabank.com