Carivaughan

As Vaughan celebrates its 25th Anniversary, the CariFestival Association is proud to present CariVaughan August 26- 28 a three day family festival that celebrates Caribbean cultures in the City of Vaughan.

The festivities begin on Friday August 26 with the TROPICAL LIME EVENT (After work hangout with Eat, Drink + Mingle) which will include tutored rum tastings, cocktail demonstrations, music Caribbean food truck fare.

On Saturday Carnival Colours Street Parade will begin at noon at Woodbridge Public School and will continue along Kipling avenue ending at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds. The Parade offers two options to participate first is to create your own costume by learning the craft of “Mas’ making”, available locally through workshops provided by “York Region Mas” a division of The CariFestival Association. The less labour intensive however known to be dirty fun offers masqueraders the option to participate covererd in COLOURED PAINT or POWDER!!

Taking place simultaneously at noon on Saturday is the Caribbean Food and Music Festival which continues until 11pm. As the name suggests the day boasts a wide variety of Caribbean cuisine and dynamic live performances featuring a musical journey spanning twenty islands of the Caribbean including the popular musical genres of the region including Salsa, Bachata, Zouk Soca, Chutney and Reggae.

On Sunday August 28, round up the family and head to Woodbridge Fairgrounds to participate in CARNIVAL PLAYDAY all day fun for the youth and children.

A sharing community truly exemplifies, the passion and pride that is synonymous with Vaughan’s 25th Anniversary theme – “This is our City – Let’s celebrate it together.”