AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FAMILY FESTIVAL MUSIC
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FAMILY FESTIVAL MUSIC
The perfect host city for the African Caribbean Family Festival
Pickering has been strategically selected as the host city for the African Caribbean Family Festival due to its unique combination of cultural diversity, accessibility, and strong municipal support for community events.
Pickering is recognized as one of the most diverse and rapidly growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area, making it an ideal place to celebrate African and Caribbean heritage. The city continues to attract residents from across the world, creating a multicultural environment that aligns perfectly with the festival’s mission of unity and cultural exchange.
Strategically located at the gateway between Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region, Pickering offers exceptional accessibility. With strong transportation networks and proximity to major urban centres, the festival can attract attendees from across the GTA and beyond.
Pickering has built a strong reputation as a leading city for festivals and cultural events, recognized as the 2025 Municipality of the Year by Festivals & Events Ontario. This highlights the city’s commitment to supporting large-scale, high-impact events and inclusive cultural experiences.
The city also provides excellent event infrastructure, including large parks and event spaces capable of hosting thousands, along with supportive policies that encourage community festivals and tourism.
Pickering’s vision of inclusivity, community pride, and cultural celebration makes it a natural partner for the African Caribbean Family Festival—driving community engagement, economic growth, and cultural awareness.
A multicultural population that reflects global cultures and traditions.
Easily accessible from Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region.
Recognized as Municipality of the Year (2025).
Parks and venues built for large-scale festivals and gatherings.
Experience Ghana in Canada takes place at the beautiful Festival Grounds in Pickering, Ontario, offering spacious outdoor facilities for cultural performances, exhibitions, vendors, and community celebrations.
The festival venue offers a welcoming environment for thousands of visitors, featuring entertainment areas, vendor marketplaces, food courts, cultural exhibitions, children's activities, and community networking spaces.
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Festival Grounds
Meet the experienced professionals leading the planning, logistics, production, tourism, and cultural programming of Experience Ghana in Canada.
Award-winning actress, host, writer, director, producer, stage and logistics manager with over 35 years of experience in arts and culture.
Yvette specializes in artist development, event production, marketing, logistics management and cultural programming. She has successfully produced acclaimed events throughout Canada and internationally.
Real Estate Broker • Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc.
Leila Khan is a licensed real estate broker and team leader operating throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Richard Marshall is a Toronto-based event professional and entrepreneur associated with the “416 & The City” brand.
His work focuses on lifestyle experiences, networking events, urban entertainment, cultural engagement and community activations throughout Toronto.
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World Carnival Commission – Global Ambassador
Ghanaian-Canadian cultural entrepreneur and tourism executive with extensive experience in international carnival development, diaspora engagement, cultural diplomacy and travel initiatives.
Vince continues to connect communities worldwide through tourism, cultural exchange programs, and strategic partnerships that promote heritage and economic growth.
Experience Ghana in Canada is made possible through collaboration among cultural organizations, tourism agencies, community leaders, government representatives, media partners, and volunteers working together to create a world-class celebration of culture and heritage.
Planning and vision development.
Community and stakeholder engagement.
Cultural performances and activities.
Media, tourism and outreach campaigns.
Celebrating culture and community.
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