If you happened to hear the melodious sounds of the steel pan this weekend, it was probably coming from Toronto. Every year thousands of people gather in Toronto’s Lakeshore West neighbourhood for the biggest street party of the summer, The Scotia Bank Caribbean Carnival. Folks come from all over the world to take part in the festival. The handsome men and beautiful women decorate their bodies in glitter, bejeweled costumes and elaborate head-dresses, while whining their waists to the Soca and Calypso rhythms. Some of the larger costumes like the ones seen below, are very intricate and take months to make before the big reveal.
Can’t say I was in perfect form this weekend, as clean eating was not on the agenda. On the parade route, you just buy the delicious, delectable food that is available (and usually pretty high in fat.) However, it was a time to be free, have fun and enjoy life, so I felt just fine with giving myself a pass this weekend.
It is a time to celebrate life, love and happiness as just for one day, a taste of the islands pay a visit up north.
Journey of a Tigress 
Oh wow! What fabulous photos!
Looks like it was terrific 🙂
Thanks very much. It’s always a great time.
That looks like so much fun!! Oh and I love me some Caribbean cuisine! My mom has some Jamaican friends and I when I was little I always used to suggest they make peas and rice when we’d go over there for dinner.
Oh peas and rice. Yumm. One of my favorite dishes, with some stew chicken and plantain. The parade was a lot of fun. You would have had your fill of good food.
I LOVE letting loose with some GOOD DANCING 🙂
It is surely a time to let loose and embrace your inner dancer.
What an awesome event! Love all the colors in the pictures. Looks like a blast!
The costumes are full of color and so vibrant. It really is great to see.
Wow, that looks like so much fun. I love all your photos too!
Thanks Melanie. It is really a nice time. Sensory over load for the eyes, with all the sparkle, glitter and feathers! Lol.