King and Queen Band Show
Saturday August 3rd, 2024 @ Exhibition Place
Please note most event details are from 2024 but will be updated shortly to reflect 2025 Toronto Caribana Details. Nightlife tickets can only be currently purchased with Black Friday Early Bird Hotel Packages which start at $180 per person and include hotel stay and tickets.
King and Queen Band Show @ Exhibition Place
The King and Queen show has traditionally kicked off the Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend every year since the beginning. The leaders of Caribana Mas Bands will put on their showcase costumes and perform for the Parade judges and an enthusiastic crowd. Male and female competitors are judged on the details of costumes, how that costume represents the theme the Mas Bands will perform during the 2023 Caribbean Carnival Parade and the performance of the leader. At the end of the night, the King and Queen are crowned.Interesting Historical Fact: In 1971, Clive Brand took the competition to a whole new level. Lighting flares, to better display the intricacies of his elaborate costume, Clive inadvertently lit his very expensive outfit on fire. He was forced to rip it off mid-performance and throw it into Lake Ontario! That night Clive Brand won the honour of being crowned Caribana King 1971. Awesome!
Address
Exhibition Place, 210 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Area
Toronto
Hours
7PM - 12AM
Event Type
Special Event
Dates
Saturday August 3rd, 2024
Crowd
Mature, Young Professionals, Students, Urban
Dress Code
None
Music
Soca, Calypso, Live Music
Price
$25+
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