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Taste the Caribbean, Toronto, ON (2026)

06/10/2026

🚨BREAKING: Bill S-248, Caribbean Heritage Month Act, advances in the Senate of Canada.

On June 9, 2026, Senator Paulette Senior presented Bill S-248 for Second Reading (debate in the Senate on the bill). After the Senator’s speech, Senator Leo Housakos, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Canada (Conservative), shared his support for the Bill and called for an immediate vote - and Second Reading was passed in the Senate! The Bill was then referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.

This recognition of Canada’s Caribbean community is long overdue. Despite over one million Canadians from or with family origins in the Caribbean, the community remains underrepresented, unappreciated, and unrecognized. Many other ethnocultural and religious communities in Canada have been recognized by the federal government with an awareness month designation. Canada’s Caribbean community deserves to have its distinct culture and contributions to the nation recognized and celebrated.

For more information and to watch the entire speech by Senator Senior, please visit: CaribbeanMonth.ca.

05/26/2026

🇬🇾 GUYANA 60 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 🇬🇾
1966–2026 | Celebrating 60 Years of One People, One Nation, One Destiny

From the rich cultures and traditions that shape our identity, to the resilience, achievements, and spirit of the Guyanese people — today we celebrate six decades of independence, unity, and progress.

Here’s to the vibrant heartbeat of Guyana, our music, food, history, and the generations that continue building a brighter future.

May we continue to honour our roots while embracing the possibilities ahead.

✨ Happy 60th Independence Guyana! ✨
Proudly celebrating 60 years of freedom, culture, and national pride.

05/09/2026

TORONTO — GET READY 🇯🇲🔥

This summer, two of Toronto’s most recognized Caribbean food and culture festivals are joining forces to launch something BIG for the city.

Toronto Patty Fest
🌴 Taste the Caribbean Food Festival

Together, we proudly present the INAUGURAL
🎉 TASTE OF LITTLE JAMAICA STREET FESTIVAL 🎉

📍 Eglinton Ave. West
(Oakwood Ave. to Glenholme Ave.)
📅 Saturday, July 18
🕛 12:00 NOON – MIDNIGHT

One unforgettable day of food, music, culture & community.

Experience the energy, flavours, and spirit of Little Jamaica like never before as the streets transform into a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture featuring:

🔥 Authentic Caribbean food vendors
🎶 Live music & DJs
🎤 Performances & entertainment
🛍️ Marketplace vendors
🍹 Cultural experiences
👨🏾‍👩🏽‍👧🏿‍👦 Community activations
🇯🇲 The unmistakable vibes of Little Jamaica and the extended Caribbean community

This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of the people, businesses, flavours, music, and culture that have shaped Little Jamaica into one of Toronto’s most iconic Caribbean communities.

Calling all:
🍗 Food Vendors
🛍️ Marketplace Vendors
🎨 Artists & Creatives
🤝 Community Organizations
🎶 Performers & Cultural Groups

Come be part of history as we launch a new summer tradition for Toronto and celebrate the culture, resilience, and spirit of the Caribbean community together.

✅ Vendor applications are NOW OPEN Link in bio
📣 Mark your calendars
📲 Tell your friends
🇯🇲 Bring your flags and your energy

CaribbeanCulture TorontoFestival FoodFestival

05/07/2026

Canada’s Caribbean community is uniting for Caribbean Heritage Month.

Visit CaribbeanMonth.ca for more information on Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada. Together, we can stand up for our community and culture to be recognized for our contributions to Canada.

Identifying and celebrating cultural and national communities in Canada is not a rarity. It’s quite common, and several other communities have received this honour. This provides them with a special opportunity to share and celebrate their culture and heritage. More importantly, it officially recognizes their place within the fabric of Canada’s multicultural fabric.

It is time for a national Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada.

This initiative is strong when we work as a collective. Demonstrating the support of the community is vital to ensuring the government acts on this. To date, 21 Caribbean-Canadian-led and serving organizations, associations and festivals from across the country have come together to support Caribbean Heritage Month.

04/17/2026

🔥 SAVE THE DATE 🔥

Toronto, the flavour is coming back to the streets… and it’s going to be BIGGER, BOLDER, and FULL of VIBES 🌴🔥

🍽️ Taste the Caribbean Food Festival returns to St. Lawrence Market for TWO incredible days:

📅 Sunday, August 2
📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 10AM – 5PM

📍 Market Street (Between Front St. & The Esplanade)

This is your official invite to experience:
✨ Authentic Caribbean cuisine
🎶 Music, culture & energy
🌴 Island vibes in the heart of the city

🚨 CALLING ALL VENDORS 🚨
Are you a food vendor, artisan, or Caribbean brand ready to showcase your products to thousands?

🔥 This is YOUR stage.
🔥 This is YOUR audience.
🔥 This is YOUR moment.

👉 Register now at: https://bit.ly/TTCSTL26

Spaces are LIMITED — don’t miss out!

📣 PUBLIC — MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite 😋

This is the Caribbean experience Toronto enjoys!

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Saturday	12pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

Website

http://carifestival.com/taste-the-caribbean/

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