Toronto Police Service Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-off – “Strengthening Community Ties”

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10 a.m., Newnham Campus-Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto Police Service Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-off – “Strengthening Community Ties”

Friday, July 6, 2012 - 6:00 AM
33 Division:  416-808-3300

The TPS Annual Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-Off Celebrations will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., within 33 Division, at Newnham Campus-Seneca College, at 1750 Finch Avenue East.

The Caribbean Carnival Toronto event celebrates the cultural heritage of the Caribbean and the spirit that it contributes to Canadian culture. The Toronto Police Service, in partnership with community organizations including the Community Unity Alliance and City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, has been participating in this event since 1991. This participation includes a float in the Caribbean Carnival Toronto Parade, as well as celebrations at local Divisions.

The Toronto Police Service has been honoured to work with Orlando Franklin of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos and Seneca College to present this year’s Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-Off Celebrations. Aside from Orlando Franklin, a variety of professional athletes will be in attendance to show their support for the event. The theme of this year’s event is “Strengthening Community Ties.”

The Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-Off Celebrations will include a full day of music, activities, costumes and interaction between the officers, athletes and community members. The event will also include a charity BBQ, silent auction and raffle in support of the Women’s College Hospital.

Toronto Police Services Board Chair Alok Mukerjee and Chief William Blair will speak at the opening ceremonies at 10 a.m.

For further information, please contact Sergeant Rod Chung at 416-808-3300 or rodcliffe.chung@torontopolice.on.ca, Sherene Jattan at 416-808-0114 or sherene.jattan@torontopolice.on.ca, or Staff Sergeant Ronald Khan at 416-808-0106 or Ronald.Khan@torontopolice.on.ca

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Sergeant Rod Chung, 33 Division