FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
’De
Caribana Lime’ Moves to Ontario
Place!
Scotiabank Caribana island event to be
held at Toronto’s #1 family destination
Toronto,
July 20, 2009 – Scotiabank Caribana
event organizers and Ontario Place have
teamed up to bring ‘De Scotiabank
Caribana Lime’ island event to Toronto’s
waterfront playground. On Sunday August
2nd, the Ontario Place grounds will come
alive with a celebration of Caribbean
song, dance, theatrical drama and story
telling.
“The
Festival Management Committee is pleased
to announce the decision to move ‘De
Caribana Lime’ to Ontario Place”
said GM Operations, Sam Lewis. “The
festival is a unique expression of Toronto’s
Caribbean community and Ontario Place’s
dedication to cultural entertainment made
it an easy choice when deciding where
to hold this event.”
‘De
Scotiabank Caribana Lime’ celebrations
at Ontario Place will highlight the various
talents and cultures of the Caribbean
people. The pageantry and celebrations
are a part of the 42nd year of North America’s
largest outdoor festival. Single tickets
for the island event cost $14.00 and include
grounds admission to Ontario Place. Tickets
go on sale Tuesday July 21st at noon and
are available at the Ontario Place gates
or on-line at www.caribanafestival.com
or www.ontarioplace.com.
“Scotiabank
Caribana’s annual festival of music,
food and vibrant presentations of Caribbean
culture bring life and energy to the Toronto
region and Ontario Place is proud to share
in these celebrations,” said John
Tracogna, Ontario Place General Manager.
“‘De Scotiabank Caribana Lime’
will bring a splash of island excitement
to an already fun-filled summertime venue.”
The
Scotiabank Caribana events will continue
at Ontario Place on August 3rd, as Caribana
Tent Village brings a fantasy world of
masquerade, bands, the artistry of carnival
costumes and the sounds of steelpan music.
Caribana Village runs from 12:00pm –
9:00pm at Heritage Square inside Ontario
Place.
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For
More Information, contact:
Media Relations, Ontario Place; Phone:
(416) 314-9773 ; E-mail: media@ontarioplace.com |
