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Saturdays Grand Parade

Saturdays Grand Parade: Its the largest festival of its kind in North America, and organizers estimate 1 million people packed the grounds for Saturdays Grand Parade. In addition more than 30,000 masqueraders, dancers and drummers marched in the festivities, according to The Star. Its on our bucket list, we ve lived in Toronto all our lives, she says, flanked by her two girlfriends in matching shoes. Its something I think everyone should experience and If the sequin-strewn cement at Exhibition Place is any indicator, the 46th annual Scotiabank Carribean Carnival was a glittering success. Although masqueraders are decked out in sparkling rainbow bikinis and elaborate headdresses, their feet stay practical for the all-day parade. Asia Amal, who wears sensible denim slip-ons, estimates she walked seven kilometers since arriving at 10 in the morning. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.