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After two years of no celebrations, Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival weekend is finally back for its 55th anniversary. Running from July 28 to August 1, there are a number of exciting events taking place all over the city to celebrate the best of Caribbean culture. To help you narrow down your must-see and do list, we’ve rounded up the 11 best things to do this weekend.
From music performances to parties, here are the can’t-miss events at Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2022.
Grand Parade Central
Andrew Wiggins' Championship Celebration
NeighbourHooding - 'Bana Edition
LeBron James' Daylight Party
Where: 627 King St W
When: July 29
Lavelle’s Daylight party returns for its sixth edition and this year, the festivities will be hosted by none other than LeBron James. The social kicks off on July 29, and early-bird tickets are $150.
Afrolit
Carnival Blocko
Island Soul
Carnival Island
Rock the Boat
Be Your Beautiful Pop-Up
October World Weekend
Where: History, Budweiser Stage
When: July 28 – August 1
Toronto’s very own hip-hop behemoth, Drake, has a long history of holding his annual OVO Fest during Caribana weekend. After a two-year hiatus, he’s going all out this time around, throwing a three-day festival called October World Weekend. The event kicks off Thursday at Drake’s History venue with the All Canadian North Stars, a special lineup of Canuck hip-hop and R&B greats from the ’90s and 2000s. It continues Friday at the Budweiser Stage with Chris Brown and Lil Baby, and caps off Monday with a Young Money reunion featuring Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
Tickets range from $370 to $1,500.