A new event that was supposed to close Toronto’s 55th annual Caribbean Carnival has been abruptly canceled.
According to organisers, Carnival Flavors at Stanley Barracks, Hotel X is being pushed back to a later date “due to unforeseen circumstances”.
“Carnival Flavors has been postponed this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th anniversary of Independence with a free event at Yonge Dundas Square on August 27 and 28,” said Andre Newell, who handles 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 just before 10.30am
Carnival Flavors has been postponed this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th anniversary of Independence with a free event on August 27 and 28 at Yonge-Dundas Square. Full details coming 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 would feature food and drink from several different Caribbean islands and their local communities in the GTA. Organizers had billed it as an opportunity for attendees to “rediscover flavors from each of the islands through the display of their favorite culinary delights, entertainment and souvenirs.”
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, believed to be the largest street festival of its kind in North America, returned this summer after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
Formerly known as Caribana, the month-long festival was first established in 1967.
Its events are usually attended by more than 1.2 million people, including 180,000 tourists.
