27 amazing photos from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grand Parade

It was colour, feathers, beads, and smiles at this year’s Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Grand Parade.

Caribana, as it was formally known, has always been one of the biggest cultural festivals the city experiences in the summer. Thousands descend on Toronto in July to catch the big parade, which took place on Saturday afternoon.

In case you missed it, check out some of the best photos from this year’s event below!

Views like this. Only in Toronto #caribana2016 #toronto

A photo posted by Raky (@rakytoure) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

#caribana2016 #Toronto

A photo posted by $nickels$ (@nikki2thrifty) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:47pm PDT

Spur of the moment decision to go to #Caribana ! #jumpup #caribana2016 #caribanatoronto

A photo posted by Karen Kerr (@kerrific) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:47pm PDT

Love the life you're living. 💜 #Caribana2016 Thank you so much for capturing this! @thisartificialbliss

A photo posted by Whitnie. (@whitmaree) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:43pm PDT

My sister and mother did an excellent job with their first ever section in Caribana 👏🏽🤗#caribana2016 #teamoriole #cnz #nationz #bana #toronto #6ix

A photo posted by MartyTheFuture (@martyfutbolista_) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:40pm PDT

Spill it #caribana2016 #TripleD #S40 #summer16 #south40 #DTX

A photo posted by . (@philly__j) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:39pm PDT

#caribana2016 #zuri #saldenah

A photo posted by Kia 💃🏽 (@being.kiamareah) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:37pm PDT

Caribana > | #GrayShootin'.

A photo posted by Joseph Gray (@moneygray) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT

Taking flight from the #NEST with @cnzinc !! #PyrrhlaFinch #caribana2016 #cnzinc #carnivalnationz #blackgirlmagic #carnival #sisterlocks #mua #lashes #fitat40 #cnz #carnivalnationz #

A photo posted by Wellness & Beauty Entrepreneur (@petra.cleary) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:31pm PDT

#caribana #toronto #caribana2016

A photo posted by David Salerno (@davesalerno) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:22pm PDT

"Yuh soon cyan go dance yuh naked self inna di street." My mom 🇯🇲 1st time playing mas. I knew I was gonna have a great time but Laaaaawwwddd what a ting! Trinidad here I come! Take me with you @trini_energy_4g ,@eesh_peesh_127 I, @shevonneak @simply_tys #summer16 #caribana #caribana2016 #carnival #carnival2016 #mas #playmas #masqueraders #vibes #mibodymashup #ThisCountsAsAn8hourworkOut #teamAbsbyAug30 #saldenah #teamsaldenah #caribbeancarnival #torontocarnival

A photo posted by @chivilicious on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT

First time playing masque…what an experience! 🇬🇾 #caribana2016

A photo posted by Shontel (@natrual_beauty_) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

Jewelled peacock #caribana2016

A photo posted by 🌙🔮🌻 (@__bncee) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT

We in these streets #caribana2016

A photo posted by RPG (@reyisking25) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT

#torcarnival #toronto #torontolife #caribana #caribana2016

A photo posted by john g (@rndm_i_know) on Jul 30, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT

#teamtrinidad #smile #demboys #happy #caribana2016 #nephews #cousins #squad

A photo posted by Súilleabháin (@imakeithappen004) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:52pm PDT

Masqueraders! #caribana2016 #savagecarnival #iPlaysavage

A photo posted by @vani__s on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:42pm PDT

It's littttt #caribana2016

A photo posted by ⠏⠥⠗⠗⠗⠗ (@purrrrdykat) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:29pm PDT

#caribana2016

A photo posted by SBenedet (@sbenedet) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT

#caribana2016 #toronto #caribbean #celebration

A photo posted by [k.a.w] (@umphy) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT

Where's Waldo #caribana2016

A photo posted by JAMA (@hurricanejamal) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:05pm PDT

AYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE #CARIBANA2016 #TUNUP #TUNUP #GYALDEM #TUNUP

A photo posted by roxanne, toronto (@rxn.c) on Jul 30, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

They weren't ready #Caribana2016 #saldenah #sahara #fiya

A photo posted by tracymarie19 (@tracymarie19) on Jul 30, 2016 at 1:43pm PDT

Caribana 2016 #toronto #caribana2016 #deadsetonlife

A photo posted by Jay Cheel (@jay_w_cheel) on Jul 30, 2016 at 1:14pm PDT

Happy Caribanaaaa Toronto!! #Toronto #thesix #caribana2016 #caribana #longweekend

A photo posted by The Richmond Rogue (@the_richmond_rogue) on Jul 30, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

#Caribana2016 🎉

A photo posted by purr_xo (@purr_xo) on Jul 30, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

Whole city on the streets | #Caribana | #Toronto | #Vibes | #Lakeshore | #6ix | #TravelNore | #Soca

A photo posted by ✈️⛵️🚁 (@mrcauseffect) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT