Putting the Mas’ in Christmas 

By Stephen Weir

On a brisk Toronto morning last November, Santa’s sleigh may not have been pulled by reindeer, but it was certainly propelled by Caribbean Canadian community spirit. With over 750,000 spectators lining the streets, the 120th anniversary of the Santa Claus Parade, the Festival Management Committee and their Toronto Caribbean Carnival had hundreds of dancers and a new Carnival float in the downtown Parade,

“We are excited to share that we will be back on the streets of Toronto in 2025.

Join us on Sunday, November 23rd for the return of amazing floats, bands marchers, celebrity clowns and, of course, Mrs. Claus and Santa! We can’t wait to celebrate the return of The Original Santa Claus Parade with all of you!” said the organizers of the parade.

“The FMC has participated in the Santa Claus Parade for the last two years. We will be participating again this year. It is a good story and an example of the work we have been doing to ensure that the carnival is visible and represent all year round,” said Jennifer Hirlehey head of the festival management committee”

The Caribbean Festival is also one of the sponsors of the parade along with the CIBC, Metro Foodstores, and the Pride Parade.

Last year Dexter Seusahai, the head of the Tribal Carnival, designed and constructed their float. It leads hundreds in mas costume down the streets of  Toronto. There is no word yet on who will construct the new float and costumes or how would-be revellers can join the carnival float on the road.

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