WUK UP for Caribana 2009 with The Fuller Woman Network!

Good Morning!!

I'm tempted to write this post in Jamaican patois but I wont' do that to you all. :)
Every year folks converge on T-town to get their wine on and celebrate what we call Caribana!!! Read on and find out why YOU need to be there this August 1st!

courtesy of Torontoist.com

This year, The Fuller Woman Network will make history as the first ever group of Plus size women to have a section in the Caribana parade dedicated to them.

Caribana 2009 celebrates its 42nd anniversary, it is the largest Caribbean festival in North America. Presented by the Festival Management Committee, the three-week Festival attracts over a million participants annually, including hundreds of thousands of American tourists.

This jubilant extravaganza where people from around the world will take to the streets of Toronto in an outpouring of enthusiasm for the culture and pleasures of the Caribbean will feature The Gem Stones. Presented by The Fuller Woman Network, The Gem Stones float will feature confident, sexy & outgoing women in custom made costume and head dress.

With over 60% of the women in North America being considered plus size, this is the perfect opportunity for women to celebrate their curves during this event that kicks off in Toronto, Canada on Monday July 14^th. Those attending are in for a treat as the celebration continues through Sunday August 2^nd.

Complete with live music performances, the parade will take start at Exhibition Place and proceed west along Lake Shore Boulevard. Admission to the event which takes place on August 1^st from 10am-6pm is $20-$25 to enter Exhibition Place. Spectators can witness this celebration for free on Lake shore Boulevard.

The Fuller Woman Network was established in 2004 as an image consulting firm catering exclusively to plus size women with the motto, “Image for both Body & Mind” as our guide, The Fuller Woman Inc. has evolved into a facet of subsidiary companies ranging from clothing designs, girls camps to our newly created project The Fuller Woman Expo. Their goal; the advancement, acceptance and celebration of the plus size woman. On a mission to empower women to recognize their internal and external beauty through educational workshops and seminars where she will begin to accept, love, respect, treasure and celebrate her unique beauty and join the CURVY REVOLUTION, The Fuller Woman Network is a definite thumbs up!

If you're interested in playing mas with The Fuller Woman Network contact playmaswithtfwexpo@gmail.com or call 416-208-3923 for more information.

Here are some videos to give you a taste of Caribana:

Will I be there? Definitely trying to make it!!! Who's coming with me?!

What are your thoughts on Caribana?

~Luvin' My Curves.... mi gwaan!