A new event that was supposed to close the 55th annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival was abruptly canceled.
According to the organisers, Carnival Flavors at Stanley Barracks, Hotel X has been postponed to a later date “due to unforeseen circumstances”.
“Carnival Flavors is being postponed this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th independence with a free event at Yonge Dundas Square on August 27 and 28,” said Andre Newell, who is responsible for marketing, communications and partnerships for Toronto Caribbean Carnival , in an email to CP24.
The festival also shared the news in a tweet posted on Sunday shortly before 10:30am
Carnival Flavors adjourns this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th independence with a free event on August 27 and 28 at Yonge-Dundas Square. Expect full details soon!
Refunds will be issued to those who purchased tickets. #TOCarnival2022 pic.twitter.com/lRNKadIReZ
— Toronto Carnival (@GoTOCarnival) July 31, 2022
The sold-out event was set to feature food and drink from several different Caribbean islands and their local communities in the GTA. Organizers billed it as an opportunity for attendees to “rediscover the flavors of each of the islands by showcasing their favorite culinary delights, entertainment and souvenirs.”
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, billed as the largest street festival of its kind in North America, returned this summer after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Formerly known as Caribana, the month-long festival was first established in 1967.
Its events are typically attended by more than 1.2 million people, including 180,000 tourists.
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