Caribana King and Queen Show @ Lamport Stadium

The King and Queen show has traditionally kicked off the Toronto Caribana Festival weekend every year since the beginning. On Thursday Aug 2nd 2012, the leaders of the Caribana Parade's Mas bands will put on their showcase costumes and perform for the Parade judges and an enthusiastic crowd at Lamport Stadium. Male and female competitors are judged on the details of costumes, how that costume represents the theme the mas bands will perform during the 2012 Caribana Parade and the performance of the leader. At the end of the night, the King and Queen are crowned.

Interesting Historical Fact: In 1971, Clive Brand took the competition to a whole new level. Lighting flares, to better display the intricacies of his elaborate costume, Clive inadvertently lit his very expensive outfit on fire. He was forced to rip it off mid-performance and throw it into Lake Ontario! That night Clive Brand won the honour of being crowned Caribana King 1971. Awesome!

The 2012 Caribana King and Queen Show fires up Thursday, Aug 2n from 9pm - Midnight at Lamport Stadium (1151 King Street West, Toronto). Doors open at 7pm.