COVID-19 and Events Update
A Message from Coastal Waters,
2022
There is no doubt that the COVID19 Pandemic severely impacted the arts, cultural, tourism and entertainment business tremendously and we were all sadden by the lost of connection.
Many of the events we join or organize comprise of a mission mandate which includes: working together and supporting one another. Special thanks to all the organizers who put together wonderful virtual events during 2020-20222 when the COVID19 Pandemic was at its peak. Through their volunteerism, creativity, commitment and motivation they helped turned these unprecedented times, into positive connections and heartfelt gratitude.
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Sadly, loved ones in our communities were lost and thankfully, loved ones in our communities were also saved. Words cannot express our gratefulness to the everyday heroes and essential workers who continue to be at the forefront.
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By putting health/safety as a top priority, we look forward to the relaunch of large gatherings safely in the future.
As we start to re-open and join festivals, count on us, to continue to produce/support our local communities, surrounding areas, Indigenous/Regional Tourism, Supporting Black Canadian Communities, Camps and NEW! Family Connections for our Essential Workers.
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Thank you all for your understanding over these last couple of years. We do hope you will come out and join us, if it is safe for you to do so and at the very least, lets continue to be kind to one another.
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The time has finally come!
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Festivals & Events
Past & Present
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Caribbean Days Festival
In Person Event
Location: Vancouver
July 23, 2022
Dance on dey Coast
From:
ALBERTA
CARIFEST
In Person Event
Location: Calgary
August 13, 2022
Play a Mas - Join us
From:
CALGARY
KAWANZAA CELEBRATION
In Person Event
Location TBA
Pending Funding
2021
From:
TORONTO
Winter 2020
Christmas Holiday Market
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In Person Event Christmas Craft & Farmers Market
Cancelled due to COVID19 Restrictions
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REGINA
April 2020
First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow
Located in Regina, SK.
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POWWOW Date: Saturday April 18, 2020 and Sunday April 19, 2020
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Postponed Until Date TBA
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VANCOUVER
TBA
From:
ONTARIO
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
In Person Event
Location: Toronto
July 30, 2022
Fete in the GTA
From:
ALBERTA
CARIWEST
In Person Event
Location: Edmonton
Carnival Mas Band
August 6-8, 2022
Now Accepting Revelers
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SASKATOON
Winter 2021
In Person Event
Postponed Due to COVID19
Saskatchewan
From:
SASKATOON
Winter 2020
Saskatoon Christmas Market
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In Person Event Christmas Craft & Farmers Market
Cancelled due to COVID19 Restrictions
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CALGARY
Calgary Lilac Festival
Located on: 4TH STREET ALSO 17TH AVE SW: BETWEEN 2ND AND 5TH STREET
Parade Date: Sunday June 7, 2020
Postponed Until 2021 Date TBA
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VIRTUAL
TBA
2020 Virtual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
Parade Date: April 24 and April 25 2020
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CANADA
Emancipation Day
In Person Event
Location: Across Canada
August 1, 2022
Celebrate & Learn
From:
ALBERTA
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In Person Event
Location TBA
Pending Funding
2022
From:
AB & SK
SUMMER 2021
Located in GTA
Kids Day Camp
Registration Opening June 2021
COVID 19 Compliance pending Public Health Orders during start time
Postponed until 2022
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TORONTO
Toronto Caribbean Carnival's
Located in Exhibition Place along Lake Shore Boulevard
Parade Date: Saturday August 1, 2020
Postponed Until 2021 Date TBA
Please check festival/event website for more information on virtual or alternative event.
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CALGARY
AUGUST 2020
Located in Calgary Shaw Millennium Park.
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Parade Date: Saturday August 20, 2020
Postponed Until 2021 Date TBA
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