The Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly known as Caribana) is a month-long celebration consisting of multiple events across the Greater Toronto Area. 

This year, the King and Queen Showcase is happening on July 31, and the Grand Parade will take place on Saturday Aug. 2, 2025. 

Extra service for the Grand Parade 

To make it easier for you to get to and from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade on Aug. 2, we are increasing train service along Lakeshore West and extending a northbound Barrie line train from Bradford GO to Allandale Waterfront GO. 

Lakeshore West Line 

• Westbound service: There will be new train trips departing Union Station to Exhibition GO at 10:32 a.m., 12:02 p.m., 12:32 p.m., 2:02 p.m., and 2:38 p.m.  

• Eastbound service: There will be a new train trip departing 5:28 p.m. from Exhibition GO to Union Station. 

Barrie Line 

• Northbound service: The 10:01 p.m. train trip departing Union Station to Bradford GO will be extended to stop at Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront GO.

Getting there with GO Transit 

Getting to Toronto Caribbean Carnival events is easy and affordable with GO Transit’s online Weekend and Weekday Group Passes. Be sure to pre-purchase these passes online and activate your passes at least five minutes prior to boarding. Plus, kids 12 and under ride free on all GO trains and buses.

Additionally, with One Fare, transit riders with a physical or digital PRESTO card only have to pay once when connecting to and from the TTC and GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit. 

Of course, as with any special event, we encourage attendees to plan their trip in advance. And do give yourself extra time – trains and buses will be busier than usual during the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, as will our stations and parking lots. From customers to communities and our employees, keeping you safe is our priority.

Save with PRESTO Perks

This year, PRESTO cardholders can save on tickets for the following Toronto Caribbean Carnival events: Official Launch, Junior King & Queen Showcase and Junior Carnival Parade, King & Queen Showcase, Carnival Villages (Sankofa Square and Coronation Park), Grand Parade, Brunch and the Beautiful, Fête en Blanc: Yacht Club Experience, and Belleville Caribbean Carnival. See the full list of carnival events here. 

Simply use code PRESTO20 at checkout to enjoy 20 per cent off your purchase. Offer valid until Aug. 4, 2025.