Toronto’s children get ready for Junior Caribbean Carnival!

London Avery, 2, of The Renaissance Mas Productions

Up to 2,000 young masqueraders are expected to dance in the streets during the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Junior Carnival, Saturday July 16 in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue neighborhood. 

The parade is a prelude to the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade, Saturday July 30 at Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard.

After the parade, a celebration party will be held in Yorkgate Mall, complete with food vendors, steel pan music and a market.

Competition titles up for grabs include Junior Band of the Year, Junior King of the Bands, Junior Queen of the Bands, Junior Male Individual of the Year and Junior Female Individual of the Year.

Source: Toronto Caribbean Carnival