MASQUERADE EXHIBITION: Caribbean Carnival returns to Toronto after two years

MASQUERADE EXHIBITION: Caribbean Carnival returns after two years

The Grand Parade of 12 bands stretched over a 5 kilometer route and capped a month-long celebration — the largest of its kind in North America.It was a scramble, he said, to get ready this year.“We couldn’t do anything for the past two years. It’s like being back with family now.”

“A lot of things were very, very expensive. We couldn’t believe it,” he said. “But because we have a love for our culture we had to put the money in. Materials and all that has gone way up. A lot of things skyrocketed.”Article content The 55th Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade was back at Exhibition Place Grounds. Scott Laurie Sun/Postmedia NetworkFloridians, Dominique Propen and B.J. Asuation came to Toronto for the first time.“It’s been fun. It’s been hectic,” said Propen in full costume. “All the girls are just beautiful. Everyone is so friendly. And it’s been two years in the making.”“It’s so good for the city in terms of bringing people together.

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