Media Advisory/Invitation - Caribbean Carnival Celebrations Parade through Toronto Pearson

~ Canadian Calypso Pioneer "Pan Man Pat", the Bahamian Junkanoo Legends and Masqueraders Welcome Guests ~

TORONTO, July 25, 2012 /CNW/ - It's time to get moving, Toronto! In celebration of the 45^th Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Toronto Pearson is welcoming guests to the city's biggest celebration of all things Caribbean.  On July 31, Toronto Pearson will surprise guests with a moving parade throughout the airport to kick-off the city's exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, dance and food.

Media and airport guests are invited to experience some of the very best in Caribbean culture at the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival kick-off event taking place in Terminals 1 and 3 at Toronto Pearson (pre-security). Canadian calypso pioneer and Juno winner, the legendary "Pan Man Pat", and the world renowned Bahamian Junkanoo Legends along with masqueraders and musicians will parade their way through the airport as guests are surprised with Caribbean treats.

ONSITE AT THE AIRPORT:

1. Performance by world-renowned Bahamian Junkanoo Legends starts at Terminal 3 International Arrivals and will parade its way to Departures in Terminal 3 before heading over to Terminal 1.
2. Steel pan performance by legendary "Pan Man Pat" and his musical crew.
3. Parade of masqueraders will tour through both terminals to entertain departing and arriving guests as well as airport staff.
4. Interviews with Toronto Pearson, Caribbean Carnival representatives and performers.

DATE: Tuesday, July 31

TIME: 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

WHERE: Toronto Pearson. Media should gather at Terminal 3 International Arrivals at 3:00 p.m. Media guests may park in the Terminal 3 garage and will be provided a full parking voucher at the event. Directions to Terminal 3 parking can be found here: http://www.torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/directions/

About the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
The GTAA is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada's biggest airport and one of the largest airports in North America in terms of passenger and air cargo traffic.  In 2011, Toronto Pearson handled 33.4 million passengers and is ranked 4th largest in international passenger traffic in North America.  The focus of the GTAA continues to be on competitiveness, growing the airport's status as an international gateway, meeting the needs of our guests and ensuring the long-term success of the organization, our airline customers and the regional economy. Join Toronto Pearson on Facebook and Twitter (@torontopearson) #PearsonCarnival.

About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. In its 45th year it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. For complete listing information, visit www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

SOURCE: Toronto Pearson

For Toronto Pearson:
Sarah Shelest
Edelman
[email protected]
416-849-8925

For Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival:
Stephen Weir
Stephen Weir & Associates
[email protected]
416-489-5868; 416-801-3101