/R E P E A T -- Media Launch Alert - Major change to the Grand Parade route to increase viewing opportunities. New Community events/

Tuesday, May 21st 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

TORONTO, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The media is invited to join MPP Laura Albanese (Tourism, Culture and Sport) at the official media launch for this year's Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival.  The York South - Weston MPP will be joined at the podium with new corporate and media sponsors, and festival executives at the ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE.

What:	The Festival Management Committee, members of the Toronto Mas Band Association and The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes, will be releasing key information about this year's Caribbean Carnival.
Why:	There have been major venue changes and programme additions to this year's three week carnival. As well, there are new corporate sponsors and a new Caribbean media sponsor supporting the Carnival this year.
Who:	Speakers include: Laura Albanese, MPP for York South - Weston and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Lesley Lewis, CEO, Ontario Science Centre, Singer Dan Hill, Christine Williams, VP Scotiabank, and Pooja Handa, Host, CP24.
Entertainment / Photo Op	Soca Artist - CONNECTOR, Salmon Cupid's Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra, Toronto Mas Band Association - Costumes parade
When:	Press event 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where:	P & G Great Hall, Level 2, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto

For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival's official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is located at 19 Waterman Avenue, Toronto. Contact info: Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [email protected]. Stephen Weir Festival Publicist. Phone [phone] Cell: 416-801-3101 Email: [email protected]        

SOURCE: Ontario Science Centre

For the Ontario Science Centre:

Christine Crosbie, Media Relations Officer

Phone: [phone] Cell: 416-895-5482 Email: [email protected]