Caribana is a festival in the city of Toronto that celebrates the culture and traditions in the Caribbean. There are many events surrounding the weekend, but the Parade of Bands is the main event. This is when the different bands dress in festive attire and dance to the music along a certain route. There are spectators and participators. The first year, in August 2015, I was a spectator, and I was so amazed and impressed, that I had to go a second year, July 2016, and participate. Aside from the festival, the city of Toronto is super cute, the people are kind, and it’s an all-around good time. I can see myself visiting Toronto for reasons aside from Caribana, but that just happens to be the reason I had been there thus far. Toronto, I’m coming back for you!

All photos taken with Apple iPhone 6.

2016: Heading to Sunday Blocko

2016: Oxtails for the win

2016: So necessary

2016: I got separated from the band, and this was my attempt to be found

2016: Views

2015: Replenishing after a very long night

2015: Lion King themed band

2015: Chillin with Pumbaa

2015: Newbies

2015: Exploring the streets

2015: Obligatory city sign

2015: So, it randomly began to hail on us during a pool party. Didn’t stop the show.

2015: Coconut water – so necessary being out in the heat

2016: A member of the Jeweled Peacock Band

2015: Road trip!