A new event that was supposed to close out Toronto’s 55th annual Caribbean Carnival has been abruptly canceled.
Hotel X is being pushed back to a later date “due to unforeseen circumstances,” according to organizers Carnival Flavors at Stanley Barracks.
“Carnival Flavors is adjourned this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th independence with a free event at Yonge Dundas Square on August 27 and 28,” said Andre Newell, who is in charge of marketing, communications and partnerships for Toronto Caribbean Carnival, in an email. at CP24.
The festival also shared the news in a tweet posted shortly before 10:30am on Sunday
Carnival Flavors adjourns this afternoon to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th 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 featured food and drink from several different Caribbean islands and their local communities in the GTA. The organizers had presented it as an opportunity for attendees to “rediscover the flavors of each of the islands through the showcase of their favorite culinary delights, entertainment and memories”.
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.