2010 CALYPSO COMPETITION RESULTS

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Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA)
“KAISO 365” Calypso Monarch Finals

Toronto, ON, Canada: The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA) hosted its 2010 “KAISO 365” Calypso Monarch Finals at The Imperial Oil Auditorium, Ontario Science Centre on Saturday, July 24th, 2010. This sold out event saw nine calypsonians compete for the title of OCPA’s 2010 Calypso Monarch.

A panel of qualified, volunteer judges awarded points based on the following criteria: Lyrics (max. 35 points); Melody (20); Rendition (25); Presentation (10); and Originality (10) for a total of 100 points. The order of merit was determined by discarding the highest and the lowest score per contestant. 2010 OCPA Head Judge: Lennox Borel.

The above judging criteria was used for OCPA’s Preliminary, and Final competition(s). The judges’ decision is final, and the Monarch results were announced at the end of the July 24th show. They are as follows:

2010 OPCA Kaiso 365 - Calypso Monarch Results

RANK - NAME (STAGE NAME - SOBRIQUET) - HERITAGE
1st Eulith Tara Woods (MACOMERE FIFI) - Tobagonian-Canadian
2nd Michael Thomas (REDMAN) - Grenadian-Canadian (2009 defending champ)
3rd Bryan Thornhill (STRUCTURE) - Barbadian-Canadian
4th Hamilton Alexander (The WEB) - Trinidadian-Canadian
5th Smokey Burke (SMOKEY) - Barbadian-Canadian
6th Guney Cedeno (GUNEY) - Trinidadian-Canadian
7th Zunaki Tuitt (NAKI) - Trinidadian-Canadian
8th Leslie Carrabon (DeCARRA) - Trinidadian-Canadian
9th Trevor Quammie (PENSHIONER) - Trinidadian-Canadian

In addition to a cash prize of over $5000, Eulith Tara Woods (Macomere Fifi) will receive a trip to London , England for its Notting Hill Carnival, and a trip to Atlanta for its 2011 Georgia Caribbean Carnival.

The 2010 OCPA Kaiso 365 Canadian Calypso Monarch Finals was carried live-to-air on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 on radio locally and worldwide via CHRY 105.5FM (www.chry.fm). Special guest performances were had from Young Rashida, and Akima Paul – 2009 London Calypso Monarch.

Nine other annual, special awards were also announced on Saturday, July 24th, 2010. They included:

BEST LYRICS
“Your Turn to Die” – Winston Maingot and Carlyle Bailey

BEST MELODY
“Your Turn to Die” – Winston Maingot

BEST PRESENTATION
Eulith Tara Woods (Macomere Fifi) for the song “Haiti Will Rise Again”

BEST VOCAL RENDITION
Eulith Tara Woods (Macomere Fifi) for the song “Your Turn to Die”

MOST ORIGINAL CALYPSO
“ Haiti Will Rise Again” – Lyrics by Winston Maingot and Carlyle Bailey; Melody by Winston
Maingot; Sung by Eulith Tara Woods (Macomere Fifi)

BEST COMPOSITION ON A LOCAL TOPIC
“We Watching You” – Lyrics by Bryan Thornhill

MOST HUMOUROUS CALYPSO
“It Ain’t Right” – Lyrics by Kenny Quammie; Melody by Mathew John; Arranged by Kenny
Quammie & Mathew John; Sung by Trevor Quammie (Penshioner)

BEST ARRANGEMENT
“ Haiti Will Rise Again” – Winston Maingot

PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Eulith Tara Woods (Macomere Fifi)

The "Kaiso 365" Calypso Monarch competition is presented by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA), a non-profit arts organization (www.ocpacalypsoca.com). OCPA is a cultural presenting partner in the annual Scotiabank Caribana Festival (www.caribanafestival.com).

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Media Contacts:

Stephen Weir
Stephen Weir & Associates
Tel: 416-801-3101
Email: stephen@stephenweir.com

World's Best Steel Pan Orchestra Performs Today at Scotiabank Plaza Toronto

Trinidad & Tobago's SILVER STARS STEEL ORCHESTRA at Scotia Plaza
62 years of performing brings the LEGENDARY pan orchestra to Toronto

WHAT: Trinidad and Tobago's World renowned Silver Stars Steel Orchestra members will perform live at Scotia Plaza on Tuesday, July 27th at noon in celebration of their 62 years of success, joining the Scotiabank Caribana festivities. The Steel Band will perform in front of Scotia Plaza’s Adelaide Street Entrance.

ALSO at SCOTIA PLAZA:
While visiting Scotia Plaza to hear the sound of the Silver Stars, be sure to head down to the concourse level for an up-close look at last year’s costume winner of the Queen of the Bands competition. “The Source” is part of the Carnival Nationz presentation, “In Full Bloom – Fruits & Flowers” and depicts the sun in all its glory. Designed and built by Kenny Coombs, “The Source” is approximately 20’ high, 35’ wide and 18’ deep.

WHERE: Scotia Plaza, Adelaide Street entrance
40 King Street West, Toronto
(In the event of rain, please visit the concourse level at Scotia Plaza)

WHEN: Tuesday July 27, 2010
12 noon - 1 p.m.

WHY: Newtown based Silver Stars Steel Orchestra most recently took home the championship for the second year in a row at Carnival, claiming top title and prize at National Panorama in Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. Playing more of a Trinidad and Tobago Creole style of music, the Band is here in Toronto to perform in support of Scotiabank Caribana, and is the only Steel Band to hold a Band of the Year title in Mas competition.

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For more information: Livy Feldgajer Scotiabank Public Affairs, 416-866-6203, livy_feldgajer@scotiacapital.com

PHOTO: Silver Stars on Canada AM. Photo by sweir
YOUTUBE OF TODAYS CONCERT CAN BE SEEN AT:

Winners in today's Junior Carnival Parade - Scotiabank Caribana - Yorkgate Mall, Jane Finch

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS from the
2010 Scotiabank Caribana/Yorkgate Mall Junior Carnival Parade

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Over 1,600 children performing in 13 masquerade (or mas) bands took part in this morning’s Scotiabank Caribana/Yorkgate Mall Junior Carnival Parade. An estimated crowd of 5,000 watched as the children danced their way from the Black Creek Pioneer Village down Jane Street to the Yorkgate Mall at Finch Avenue.
The Parade is designed to give children a taste of what the (adult) Scotiabank Caribana Parade is like on Saturday, July 31st, 2010. As well, it showcases the Jane/Finch neighbourhood in a positive light. Each band in the parade was judged for a number of titles and prizes. What follows are the results of the competition (only the top three are sited below). Competitors have only 48 hours to contest these results. If unchallenged, they become official on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010.

2010 Junior Band of the Year
RANK – 2010 THEME/NAME – MAS BAND (BAND LEADER)
1st EXPRESS YOURSELF – IT’S PORTRAIT TIME – Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2nd DISCO FEVER … AIN’T NO STOPPING US NOW – Toronto Revellers (Jamaal Magloire)
3rd SPARROW D’LEGEND – Carnival Nationz (Marcus Eustace)

2010 Junior King of the Bands
RANK – MAS PORTRAYER, AGE – COSTUME’S NAME – 2010 MAS BAND THEME (BANK LEADER)
1st Fabian Lee, 9 – Portrait of Trinidad - A Tribute to the Mighty Sniper
– EXPRESS YOURSELF – IT’S PORTRAIT TIME – Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2nd Malik Adams, 10 – The Arabian King – HOLLYWOOD: GLITZ AND GLAMOUR (Dexter Seusahai)
3rd Demeko Minott, 13– Come Dance with Me – DISCO FEVER … AIN’T NO STOPPING US NOW
(Jamaal Magloire)

2010 Junior Queen of the Bands
RANK – MAS PORTRAYER, AGE – COSTUME’S NAME – 2010 MAS BAND THEME (BAND LEADER)
1st Destynee Charles, 11 – A Star is Born – EXPRESS YOURSELF – IT’S PORTRAIT TIME
– Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2nd Celena Seusahai, 12 – The Glamour Goddess – HOLLYWOOD: GLITZ AND GLAMOUR (Dexter Seusahai)
3rd (tie) Paige Lewis, 14 – Queen of the Band – SPARROW D’LEGEND (Marcus Eustace)
3rd (tie) Toshada Benjamin, 13 – Two Worlds, One Destiny – WONDERS OF THE WORLD (Whitney Doldron)

2010 Junior Male Individual of the Year
RANK – MAS PORTRAYER, AGE – COSTUME’S NAME – 2010 MAS BAND THEME/NAME (BAND LEADER)
1st Darion Jackson, 5 – The Suns for My Sunflower – EXPRESS YOURSELF – IT’S PORTRAIT TIME
– Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2nd Adam Ansil Ali, 15 – Boogie Night - Disco Night – DISCO FEVER … AIN’T NO STOPPING US NOW
(Jamaal Magloire)
3rd Maven Lee, 8 – Nyte Life T.O. – EXPRESS YOURSELF – IT’S PORTRAIT TIME
– Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)

2010 Junior Female Individual of the Year
RANK – MAS PORTRAYER, AGE – COSTUME’S NAME – 2010 MAS BAND THEME/NAME (BAND LEADER)
1st Haley Prescod, 15 – A New Day Dawning – WONDERS OF THE WORLD (Whitney Doldron)
2nd Caneisha Edwards, 8 – Sweet Cherry – HOLLYWOOD: GLITZ AND GLAMOUR (Dexter Seusahai)
3rd Anastasia La Rose, 12 – Disco Diva – DISCO FEVER … AIN’T NO STOPPING US NOW (Jamaal Magloire)
A panel of volunteer judges adjudicated all contestants/bands using the following criteria: Visual impact (max. 20 marks); Authenticity (10); Creativity (20); Mas on the Move (10); Clarity of Theme (10); Presentation (20); and Craftsmanship (10) for a total of 100 marks. The order of merit is determined by discarding the highest and lowest score per participant.
“We would like to acknowledge that the unofficial results were announced incorrectly today at Yorkgate Mall,” says Sam Lewis, GM – Operations, FMC. “Please be assured that every effort will be made so that this occurrence does not happen in the future. Any confusion and/or inconvenience is sincerely regretted.”
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 43rd year, 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, The Toronto Star, Sway Magazine, Eye Weekly, CTV, CP24, The Federal Government of Canada, The Province of Ontario, The City of Toronto, Tourism Toronto, Research In Motion (RIM)/BlackBerry, Mobilicity, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Ontario Place, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Public Library, Yorkgate Mall, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex & Liberty Entertainment Group, Caribana™ Arts Group, The Caribbean Camera Newspaper, Toronto-Lime.Com, and GraceKennedy (Ontario) Inc.
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival office is located at 263 Davenport Avenue, Lower Level; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1E9. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693; Email: info@caribanafestival.com.
For more information, please visit the festival’s official website at www.caribanafestival.com.

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Media Contacts:

Stephen Weir Alicia Sealey
Stephen Weir & Associates A.T.C. Heirs Promotions
stephen@stephenweir.com atchp@the-wire.com
416-489-5868; 416-801-3101 416-599-0664

Cutlines: Winners name, age and title won
Top 2 Photos: Parade Begins. Stephen Weir.
Photos of winners by Alicia Sealey:
Third from top • Fabien Lee, 9 – 2010 Junior Carnival King
Fourth From Top • Destynee Charles, 11 – 2010 Junior Carnival Queen
Second From Bottom • Darion Jackson, 5 – 2010 Junior Carnival Male Individual
Bottom • Haley Prescod, 15 – 2010 Junior Carnival Female Individual

TODAY: PHOTO OPPORTUNITY E-Pan to serenade in-coming tourists today: Greater Toronto Airport 3.30 pm to 4:30 pm Terminal Three

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
E-Pan to serenade in-coming tourists today: Greater Toronto Airport
3.30 pm to 4:30 pm Terminal Three

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: the flavour of Scotiabank Caribana comes back to Toronto Pearson. Come out and celebrate Scotiabank Caribana with E-pan inventor Salmon Cupid and his E-pan orchestra. They will be entertaining the airport crowds with an electronic steel pan performance. The performance will be from 3.30 to 4.30 p.m. in the international arrivals hall (meeter/greeter area) of Terminal 3.
The E-Pan looks like a steel drum but is actually a synthesiser. The inventor is Toronto’s Salmon Cupid who has begun locally building and exporting the instrument around the Caribbean, and will be leading a squad of pannists at the airport this afternoon.
Toronto Pearson is Canada’s gateway to the Caribbean, linking the Greater Toronto Area with business, family, and sunshine in over 20 Caribbean destinations. As the Scotiabank Caribana festival kicks off, Canadian and international guests alike are flying into Toronto Pearson to take part in the festivities. This year, the Scotiabank Caribana festivities start for passengers as soon as they step foot in the terminal. The media is welcome to cover this GTAA Scotiabank Caribana
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 43rd year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America.
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival Office is located at 263 Davenport Avenue, Lower Level; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1E9. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693; Email: info@caribanafestival.com.
For more detailed information, please visit its official website at www.caribanafestival.com.

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Media Contacts:

Pet Marchan GTAA
Scotiabank Caribana Media Office
Tel: 416-797-8200 Tel: (416) 776‐3709.
Email: stephen@stephenweir.com Email: atchp@the-wire.com

MEDIA ALERT: Children's Parade this Saturday - Jane / Finch Toronto

CLOSE TO 2,000 CHILDREN WILL TAKE TO THE STEETS
JANE/FINCH – YORKGATE JUNIOR PARADE

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Parade starts at 11am

Mobilicity – New Sponsor. TTC adds buses for spectators
Registration numbers make this the biggest children’s parade EVER!!!

What: Children from 15 masquerade camps (including a Toronto police Mas camp for kids band) will be in costume and marching down Jane Street. Close to 2,000 children and over 20 float trucks and sound vehicles will be taking part in the Yorkgate Mall Junior Parade. Followed by a party in the parking lot with music, performances and the winner of the Yorkgate Idol
Why: The Junior Parade is a volunteer driven parade designed to teach children about how to celebrate the Caribana Festival. Traditionally held two Saturdays before the main Caribana™ parade.
Who: Children, Children, Children. Check website www.caribanafestival.com for a list of the bands
When: Kids arrive at 10.00 am. Opening ceremonies scheduled to begin at 11.00. Children will begin arriving at theYorkgate Mall by 12.30.
Where: The parade travels west on Shoreham Drive, past the judging point at 31 Shoreham Drive (in front of Shoreham Public School). The parade then turns south onto Jane Street where it will travel until Yorkgate Blvd. It will turn west on Yorkgate Blvd and travel south ending at Hullmar Drive. Once the parade is over, there will be entertainment, DJ music, food vendors, steelpan music and a market place in Yorkgate Mall’s car park – northwest of the Jane Finch intersection.
News: TTC adds service to get spectators up the parade route. Mobilicity NEW corporate sponsor for the parade.

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Media Contact

Stephen Weir, Publicist Alicia Sealey, Publicist
stephen@stephenweir.com atchp@the-wire.com
(416) 489-5868 Cell:(416)801-3101 (416) 599-0664 Cell:(416) 500-4349

MORE THAN THE PARADE – THE LAUNCH OF THE 2010 SCOTIABANK CARIBANA FESTIVAL

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MEDIA ALERT: MORE THAN THE PARADE – THE LAUNCH OF THE SCOTIABANK CARIBANA™ FESTIVAL
Thursday, July15th 2010
Noon – 2pm

Official Launch for the Caribana Festival at Yonge/Dundas Square
Provincial Minister of Health Promotion – Margarett Best
Calypso, Mas costumes and Steel Pan to perform

What: Scotiabank Caribana™ 2010 is kicking off the 3-week summer festival at Dundas Square. The launch showcases the many events that will entertain and energize Toronto. Speeches. Musical performances. Dance troupes and dancers in Mas costumes. Calypso singers. Soca music. Pan orchestra.
Why: Scotiabank Caribana™ is an important tourism event. It annually brings hundreds of thousands of tourists into the city. This year, the volunteer-driven festival is marking its 43rd year.
Who: Scheduled to speak – The Honourable Michael Chan, Councillor Joe Mihevc and FMC Chairman Joe Halstead. Other dignitaries will be announced soon
When: Media tent opens at 11.30am. Media who have registered can pick up their media passes.Speeches 11.59 am to 12.30 pm. A cavalcade of entertainment until 2pm.
Where: Yonge/Dundas Square. Corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets. Downtown Toronto. [Please note that the event will NOT be held this year at Toronto City Hall]
How: All media are welcome to cover the event. www.caribanafestival.com The public is encouraged to attend this FREE event

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Media Contact

Stephen Weir, Publicist Alicia Sealey, Publicist
stephen@stephenweir.com atchp@the-wire.com
(416) 489-5868 Cell:(416)801-3101 (416) 599-0664 Cell:(416) 500-4349

Bernard Gauthier Bryce Christmas - posted so I can pull image into email

Studio Sale - Proceeds to Benefit the Artist's Legal Defence Fund. Bryce Christmas. Bravo's Bernard Gauthier



Studio Sale
All Proceeds to Benefit the Artist's Legal Defence Fund
"Artist in Residence" work by Bryce Christmas
Sunday July 18th, 1pm to 7pm

The Manhattan
70 Charles Street East
Suite 15, Entry Code 33
416-580-3414
thebernard@rogers.com

From the Soul: Caribana Art Exhibit Largest juried display of African Canadian art presented at the ROM

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From the Soul: Caribana Art Exhibit
Largest juried display of African Canadian art presented at the ROM
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM / SCOTIABANK CARIBANA

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) joins in the excitement of the Scotiabank Caribana Festival and presents From the Soul: Caribana Art Exhibit, July 23 to August 13, 2010, Canada’s largest ever single juried display of works of art by African Canadian artists. Curated by renowned African Canadian artist and activist, Joan Butterfield, the exhibition is produced by the Association of African Canadian Artists, in conjunction with Scotiabank Caribana and the ROM. From the Soul will be on display in the Museum’s Bronfman Hall, Level 2 during the citywide festival, which takes place from July 15 to August 13, 2010.
“The Scotiabank Caribana Festival is a significant annual event advancing cultural celebration in the City of Toronto. The ROM is proud to present From the Soul and offer festival attendees, Torontonians and visitors to the city the opportunity to experience a unique and powerful exhibition celebrating African Canadian art,” said William Thorsell, ROM Director and CEO.
More than 160 works on canvas, several Caribana parade costumes, three dimensional bronze sculptures and award-winning ceramic pieces by 49 artists will be on display. Ms. Butterfield said, “This collection of works will arouse the conscious, still the mind and soothe the soul. Our goal is to attract a new and expanded audience to this exhibition with the hope of inspiring others with the message of courage, love and respect prevalent throughout the displays. Art is an expression of life around us and a powerful way to bring difficult topics of discussion out in the open.”
On July 24 and 25 children and adults are invited to ‘Jump Up, Jump Up’ at the ROM and share in a celebration of Caribbean culture and community by participating in a variety of Caribbean activities, music and traditions. These activities, which include crafts, storytelling, and the music of steel pannist Earl La Pierre Jr, are free with general Museum admission. For more information visit: www.rom.on.ca. As an event partner, the ROM is pleased to offer Festival patrons discounted admission through online ticketing.
About Scotiabank Caribana
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 43rd year, 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, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America’s largest outdoor festival.
This year the official launch of the Scotiabank Caribana Festival will take place at noon on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Yonge-Dundas Square, and the parade will be staged on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For further information please visit www.caribanafestival.com.

Issued for ROM by:

Stephen Weir
Scotiabank Caribana | stephen@stephenweir.com
or sweir5492@rogers.com
2482 Yonge Street, Unit 45032, Toronto, ONT.
CANADA. M4P 3E3
Tel: 416-489-5868 |Cell 416-801-3101
www.stephenweir.com

Jane/Finch Press Conference Tuesday - Canada's biggest Children's Parade explained

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New Sponsor, Scholarships, Kids in Mas Costumes!
Scotiabank Caribana/Yorkgate Mall Junior Carnival Parade previews 2010 event
2nd floor, Yorkgate Mall
Tuesday July 6th, 11:30 am
Media Alert
Toronto, ON, 30.06.2010: The volunteer organizers of this year's Scotiabank Caribana/Yorkgate Mall Junior Carnival Parade will be staging a media launch at the Yorkgate Mall. Children in Costumes, Politicians, Sponsors and Mas Bands will be at the Media Launch to update the media:
•Introduction of a New Corporate Sponsor - Mobilicity
•TTC Bus Route changes on Parade Day
•Scholarships for students in the Jane / Finch neighbourhood
•Children from two Mas Camps (Callaloo, and Fantazia International) will model costumes (all have signed photo/video releases)
•Reasons for anticipated increase in attendance

Speaking at the Media Preview will be:

•Christine Williams, District Vice-President - Scotiabank
•Mobilicity Announcement
•Denise Hererra-Jackson, Co-chair - FMC, Scotiabank Caribana
•Maria Augimeri, Toronto City Councillor for Ward9 York Centre
•James Pasternak, Trustee for Ward 5 (York Centre), and Vice Chair – Special Education Advisory Committee, Toronto District School Board
•Gordon Kaylor, Property Manager - Yorkgate Mall

The Parade will run Saturday, July 17th south along Jane Street. The parade begins at 11am at Black Creek Pioneer Village and ends at the Yorkgate Mall (Jane/Finch). There will be a huge party for the children in the Yorkgate Mall Parking Lot at the end of the parade.
The Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 43rd year, 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, The Toronto Star, Mobilicity, Sway Magazine, Eye Weekly, CTV, CP-24, The Canadian Federal Government, The Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto, Tourism Toronto, Research In Motion (RIM)/BlackBerry, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Ontario Place, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Ontario Science Centre, The Toronto Libraries, Yorkgate Mall, Liberty Grand, Caribana Arts Group, The Caribbean Camera Newspaper, Toronto-Lime.Com, and Grace Kennedy Foods.
This year the Official Launch for the Festival will take place at 12 Noon on Thursday July 15th. The Scotiabank Caribana/Yorkgate Mall Junior Carnival Parade will be held on Saturday July 17th; 10 am to 6 pm. For complete listing information, visit www.caribanafestival.com the only official website for the Festival. from 11am to 4pm. The adult parade will be staged Saturday July 31st.
Scotiabank Caribana 2010 Festival Office is located at 263 Davenport Avenue. Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Tel., 416-391-5608; Fax, 416-391-5693; Email: info@caribanafestival.com
CUTLINE: Picture of last year's Children's Parade Press Briefing. CTV

For further information, contact:

Stephen Weir Alicia Sealey
Stephen Weir & Associates A.T.C. Heirs Promotions
stephen@stephenweir.com atchp@the-wire.com
416-489-5868; 416-801-3101 416-599-0664