A dressed-up competitor performs during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

A dressed-up competitor performs during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

A dressed-up competitor performs during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

A dressed-up competitor performs during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

A dressed-up competitor waits to perform during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

A dressed-up competitor performs during the King and Queen Showcase of the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2026. Over 30 masqueraders in elaborate costumes participated in this annual event here on Thursday to compete for the titles of King and Queen of the Carnival. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)