Jump and Wave Toronto! Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Festivities Kick Off at Toronto Pearson

- Chef Roger Mooking, the Bahamian Junkanoo Legends and Steel Pan Players Welcomed Guests -

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TORONTO, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Toronto Pearson was transformed into an island oasis today as hundreds of guests jump-started the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend with Caribbean music, food and culture.

The sound of island music filled Terminal 3 as the world renowned Bahamian Junkanoo Legends made their way through the airport, welcoming guests as they arrived in Toronto.  As guests got into the island groove, Toronto chef Roger Mooking created a sampling of Caribbean fare, including salt cod fritters for guests to enjoy.

"Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an expression of Toronto's multiculturalism and Toronto Pearson is thrilled to be a part of the festivities year after year," said Jennifer Larson, Manager, Guest Experience Marketing.  "Toronto Pearson is the gateway to the city of Toronto so whether Toronto is home or this is someone's first time here, we wanted to surprise and delight guests in a memorable way and I think we achieved that."

Surprised guests across Terminal 3 enjoyed the day's festivities, sampling Caribbean fare prepared by chef Roger Mooking while dancing with festival performers.

"Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America, making Toronto Pearson the perfect host to kick off the weekend festivities," said Petronilla Marchan, spokesperson for Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

For more information about Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival visit: www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com, and for more information about Toronto Pearson visit: www.TorontoPearson.com.

About Toronto Pearson International Airport

The GTAA is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada's biggest airport and one of the largest airports in North America in terms of passenger and air cargo traffic.  In 2010, Toronto Pearson handled an estimated 31.9 million passengers and is ranked 4^th largest in international passenger traffic in North America.  The focus of the GTAA continues to be on competitiveness, growing the airport's status as an international gateway, meeting the needs of our guests and ensuring the long-term success of the organization, our airline customers and the regional economy.

About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 44th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America's largest outdoor festival. For complete listing information, visit www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com, the only official website for the Festival.

SOURCE Toronto Pearson International Airport