Thousands of revellers, dressed as masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes, have flooded the streets of Toronto, which are also filled with the festive sounds of the Caribbean.

More than a million people from near and far converge on the city every year for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival grand parade.

Masquerade bands end up in Exhibition Place where masqueraders can party until 6 p.m.​​​

Here are some of the captivating images from the day.

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Mayor John Tory, a regular participant in the festivities, is absent this year as he recovers from surgery on his Achilles tendon.

In a tweet earlier on Saturday, Tory sent best wishes to all those enjoying the festivities.