#toronto cavalcade of lights

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Cavalcade of Lights Toronto & First Snowfall of the Season | Ice Rink at Nathan Phillips Square

Join me as we kick off the winter season in Toronto in the most magical way! 🌟 This vlog takes you right into the heart of the Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square, where the city lights up in a dazzling display of festive cheer. ✨

Watch as the iconic Toronto Sign glows under the twinkling lights, and the first snowfall of the season turns the whole city into a winter wonderland. I also take you for a spin around the ice rink at Nathan Phillips Square, skaters gliding on fresh ice beneath the sparkling tree lights is truly a sight to behold.

Whether you love the holidays or just need a dose of winter vibes, this video is sure to warm your heart and bring the festive spirit to life!

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Some photos from last week's opening at The Cavalcade of Lights in Toronto. Sometimes it's hard to tell who are the children and who are the adults. 🤓

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This the season

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Holidays 11.30

Holidays

Argyle Day

At-Home Wellness Retreat Day

Atlantic Hurricane Season ends

Battle of Sinope Day (Russia)

Blue Beanie Day

Bonificio Day (Philippines)

Cities For Life Day

Clear Up the Clutter Day

Commemoration Day (UAE)

Commemoration Day for Jews expelled from Arab Lands & Iran

Computer Security Day (India)

Cybertruck Day

Day of Friendship

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

Flag Day (Bolivia; Scotland; Vietnam)

Food Bank Day (UK)

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (UK)

International Computer Security Day [Last Workday]

International Day Against Eating Disorders

International Day of Consent

International Day of the Educating City

International Day of the Influencer

International ESG Day

International Kickboxing Day

International Moebius Syndrome Angel Day

International Sex Day

International Soccer Day

International South Asian Women’s Day

Jewish Refugees Day (a.k.a. Commemoration Day for Jews Expelled from Arab Lands and Iran)

John McCrae Day (Canada)

Judge A Book By Its Cover Day

Lost Species Day

Magal de Touba (Senegal)

Monitor Your Monitor Day

Mr. Krabs’ Day (SpongeBob)

National Christmas Tree Lighting Day

National Construction Day (Canada)

National Hashhole Day

National Heroes Day Philippines)

National Mason Jar Day

National Mate Day (Argentina)

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day

National Mississippi Day

National Personal Space Day

National Shed Day

Native Women’s Equal Pay Day 2024 ( website ) 

988 Day (Canada)

Perpetual Youth Day

Pickaxe Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Radio-Technical Troops Day (Ukraine)

Regina Mundi Day (South Africa)

Remembrance Day for Lost Species

Sfantul Andrei (Romania)

Shirley Chisholm Day (NYC)

Squirrel Hunt Day

Stay Home Because You're Well Day

Steal This Book Day

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

Thriller Day

World Pet Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Ham and Roast Beef Night

National Mousse Day

Scotch Ale Day

Independence & Related Days

Barbados (from UK, 1966)

National Day (Dahomey renamed Benin, 1975)

Wegmat (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Yemen (from UK, 1967)

5th & Last Saturday in November

Canadian Craft Beer Day [Last Saturday]

ClauWau begins (a.k.a. Santa Claus World Championships; Switzerland) [Last Saturday]

Minnesota Pint Day (a.k.a. MN Pint Day; Minnesota) [Saturday after Black Friday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Saturday after Thanksgiving (US) (a.k.a. ... 

Buy Nothing Day (UK)

Small Business Saturday

Swine Time Festival (Climax, Georgia)

Turkey Leftovers Day

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Splurge Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

Stir-Fry Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

World Day of Giving [Last Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 30 (4th Full Week of November)

None Known

Festivals Beginning November 30, 2024

Cavalcade of Lights (Toronto, Canada) [thru 1.7.2025]

Country Christmas Tree Lighting (Julian, California)

A Farmer’s Christmas (Dover, Delaware)

Ficksburg Cherry Festival (Ficksburg, South Africa)

Guadalajara International Book Fair (Guadalajara, Mexico) [thru 12.8]

Lighted Parade (Starbuck, Minnesota)

Night of the Proms (Dortmund, Germany)

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Mac & Cheese Bake-Off (Traverse City, Michigan)

Oslo Christmas Market (Oslo, Norway) [thru 12.1]

Prague Christmas Market (Prague, Czech Republic) [thru 1.6.2025]

Tree Lighting with Santa (Brunswick, Maine)

Wassail Fest (Nacogdoches, Texas)

Winter Wonderland (Franklin, North Carolina) [thru 12.7]

Winter Wonderland (Kyiv, Ukraine) [thru 3.2.2025]

Feast Days

Adolphe William Bouguereau (Artology)

Adriaen Van De Velde (Artology)

Andrea Pozzo (Artology)

Andrea Sacchi (Artology)

Andrew (Christian; Saint) [Romania, Scotland]

Andrew the Apostle (Christian; Saint)

Andrzejki (Feast of Love Divinations; Pagan)

Bolivar (Positivist; Saint)

Cailleach (Celtic Book of Days)

Carle Hessay (Artology)

Clyfford Still (Artology)

David Mamet (Writerism)

Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran (Israel)

Feast of Hecate (Ancient Rome)

Feast of Thaddeus and Bartholomew the Apostles (Armenian Apostolic Church)

Festival of Hecate Trivia (The Night of the Crossroads; Wicca, Neo-Pagan) [also 11.16]

Gnome Awareness Day (Pastafarian)

Jonathan Swift (Writerism)

Joseph Marchand (Christian; One of the Vietnamese Martyrs)

L.M. Montgomery (Writerism)

Mahanes, Abraham, and Simeon (Christian; Martyrs)

Margot Zemach (Artology)

Mark Twain (Writerism)

Mrs. Grand High Triangle Lover (Muppetism)

Mustache Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Narses (Christian; Saint)

Saint Andrew’s Night (Everyday Wicca)

Sam Gilliam (Artology)

Samuel Clemons Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Sapor and Isaac (Christian; Martyrs)

Sigyn’s Day (Pagan)

Squirrel-Hunt Day (Ancient England)

Vivian Lynn (Artology)

Whisp and Thread Fair (Shamanism)

Winston Churchill (Writerism)

Witch Balls Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [55 of 60]

Premieres

All Hams on Deck (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1970)

Anna and the Apocalypse (Film; 2018)

Blast Off Speedier with Encyclopedia or Off to Heaven with Volume (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 324; 1964)

Blondie (Film; 1938)

Boogie Woogie Sioux (Swing Symphony Cartoon; 1942)

Breakaway, by Kelly Clarkson (Album; 2004)

Brian’s Song (TV Movie; 1971)

The Citadel, by A.J. Cronin (Novel; 1937)

Cock o’ the Walk (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1935)

Concerto for Trumpet, recorded by Harry James (Concerto; 1939)

The Conductor and Other Tales, by Jean Ferry (Short Stories; 1950)

Gandhi (Film; 1982)

Gonzales’ Tamales (WB LT Cartoon; 1957)

Gopher Trouble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1936)

The Gulag Archipelago, by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Novel; 1973)

The Hare Mail (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1931)

The In-Laws, by Paul Hindemith (Opera; 1915)

Into the Unknown, by Bad Religion (Album; 1983)

In Your Face, by Fishbone (Album; 1986)

Jack’s Shack (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

The Joy of Cooking (Cookbook; 1924)

Little Boy Blue (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1933)

Live at the BBC, by The Beatles (Live Album; 1994)

Misery (Film; 1990)

Moosylvania, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 323; 1964)

The Odessa File, by Frederick Forsyth (Novel; 1972)

Red’s Dream (Pixar Cartoon; 1987)

Remembrance of Things Past, Book II: Within a Budding Grove, by Marcel Proust (Novel; 1918)

Salt Water Taffy (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

16 Candles, by The Crests (Song; 1958)

Straighten Up and Fly Right, recorded by The Nat King Cole Trio (Song; 1943)

Superstore (TV Series; 2015)

Sympathy for the Devil (a.k.a. 1+1; Documentary Music Film; 1968)

The Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith (Novel; 1955)

Thriller, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1982)

Transylvania 6-5000 (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

The Wall, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1979)

Willow (TV Series; 2022)

The Women's Room, by Marilyn French (Novel; 1977)

Wool: Proper Gauge, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Andrea, Andreas, Volkert (Austria)

Andrei (Bulgaria)

Andrea, Andrija, Hrvoslav, Konstantin, Narcis (Croatia)

Ondřej (Czech Republic)

Andreas (Denmark)

Andi, Ando, Andre, Andreas, Andres, Andro, Andrus, Andu, Anti (Estonia)

Andreas, Antero, Antti, Atte (Finland)

André, Tugdual (France)

Andrea, Andreas, Kerstin, Volkert (Germany)

Andreas, Andrew, Andriane, Andriani (Greece)

Andor, András (Hungary)

Andrea, Clemente, Martino (Italy)

Andrejs, Andris (Latvia)

Andriejus, Andrius, Dovainė, Saugardas (Lithuania)

Anders, Andreas (Norway)

Andrzej, Justyna, Konstanty, Maura, Zbysława (Poland) Andrei (Romania)

Andrej, Ondrej (Slovakia)

Andrés (Spain)

Anders, Andreas (Sweden)

Andrew, Andriy, Vladyslava (Ukraine)

Anderson, Andra, Andre, Andrea, Andreas, Andres, Andrew, Andria, Andy, Dandre, Deandre (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 335 of 2024; 31 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 48 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ngetal (Reed) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 30 (Wu-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 28 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 5 Black; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 17 November 2024

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 27 Frederic (12th Month) [Francia]

Runic Half Month: Is (Stasis) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 69 of 90)

Week: 1st Full Week of December

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 9 of 30)

[brookston]

Holidays 11.30

Holidays

Argyle Day

At-Home Wellness Retreat Day

Atlantic Hurricane Season ends

Battle of Sinope Day (Russia)

Blue Beanie Day

Bonificio Day (Philippines)

Cities For Life Day

Clear Up the Clutter Day

Commemoration Day (UAE)

Commemoration Day for Jews expelled from Arab Lands & Iran

Computer Security Day (India)

Cybertruck Day

Day of Friendship

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

Flag Day (Bolivia; Scotland; Vietnam)

Food Bank Day (UK)

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (UK)

International Computer Security Day [Last Workday]

International Day Against Eating Disorders

International Day of Consent

International Day of the Educating City

International Day of the Influencer

International ESG Day

International Kickboxing Day

International Moebius Syndrome Angel Day

International Sex Day

International Soccer Day

International South Asian Women’s Day

Jewish Refugees Day (a.k.a. Commemoration Day for Jews Expelled from Arab Lands and Iran)

John McCrae Day (Canada)

Judge A Book By Its Cover Day

Lost Species Day

Magal de Touba (Senegal)

Monitor Your Monitor Day

Mr. Krabs’ Day (SpongeBob)

National Christmas Tree Lighting Day

National Construction Day (Canada)

National Hashhole Day

National Heroes Day Philippines)

National Mason Jar Day

National Mate Day (Argentina)

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day

National Mississippi Day

National Personal Space Day

National Shed Day

Native Women’s Equal Pay Day 2024 ( website ) 

988 Day (Canada)

Perpetual Youth Day

Pickaxe Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Radio-Technical Troops Day (Ukraine)

Regina Mundi Day (South Africa)

Remembrance Day for Lost Species

Sfantul Andrei (Romania)

Shirley Chisholm Day (NYC)

Squirrel Hunt Day

Stay Home Because You're Well Day

Steal This Book Day

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

Thriller Day

World Pet Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Ham and Roast Beef Night

National Mousse Day

Scotch Ale Day

Independence & Related Days

Barbados (from UK, 1966)

National Day (Dahomey renamed Benin, 1975)

Wegmat (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Yemen (from UK, 1967)

5th & Last Saturday in November

Canadian Craft Beer Day [Last Saturday]

ClauWau begins (a.k.a. Santa Claus World Championships; Switzerland) [Last Saturday]

Minnesota Pint Day (a.k.a. MN Pint Day; Minnesota) [Saturday after Black Friday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Saturday after Thanksgiving (US) (a.k.a. ... 

Buy Nothing Day (UK)

Small Business Saturday

Swine Time Festival (Climax, Georgia)

Turkey Leftovers Day

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Splurge Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

Stir-Fry Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

World Day of Giving [Last Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 30 (4th Full Week of November)

None Known

Festivals Beginning November 30, 2024

Cavalcade of Lights (Toronto, Canada) [thru 1.7.2025]

Country Christmas Tree Lighting (Julian, California)

A Farmer’s Christmas (Dover, Delaware)

Ficksburg Cherry Festival (Ficksburg, South Africa)

Guadalajara International Book Fair (Guadalajara, Mexico) [thru 12.8]

Lighted Parade (Starbuck, Minnesota)

Night of the Proms (Dortmund, Germany)

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Mac & Cheese Bake-Off (Traverse City, Michigan)

Oslo Christmas Market (Oslo, Norway) [thru 12.1]

Prague Christmas Market (Prague, Czech Republic) [thru 1.6.2025]

Tree Lighting with Santa (Brunswick, Maine)

Wassail Fest (Nacogdoches, Texas)

Winter Wonderland (Franklin, North Carolina) [thru 12.7]

Winter Wonderland (Kyiv, Ukraine) [thru 3.2.2025]

Feast Days

Adolphe William Bouguereau (Artology)

Adriaen Van De Velde (Artology)

Andrea Pozzo (Artology)

Andrea Sacchi (Artology)

Andrew (Christian; Saint) [Romania, Scotland]

Andrew the Apostle (Christian; Saint)

Andrzejki (Feast of Love Divinations; Pagan)

Bolivar (Positivist; Saint)

Cailleach (Celtic Book of Days)

Carle Hessay (Artology)

Clyfford Still (Artology)

David Mamet (Writerism)

Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran (Israel)

Feast of Hecate (Ancient Rome)

Feast of Thaddeus and Bartholomew the Apostles (Armenian Apostolic Church)

Festival of Hecate Trivia (The Night of the Crossroads; Wicca, Neo-Pagan) [also 11.16]

Gnome Awareness Day (Pastafarian)

Jonathan Swift (Writerism)

Joseph Marchand (Christian; One of the Vietnamese Martyrs)

L.M. Montgomery (Writerism)

Mahanes, Abraham, and Simeon (Christian; Martyrs)

Margot Zemach (Artology)

Mark Twain (Writerism)

Mrs. Grand High Triangle Lover (Muppetism)

Mustache Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Narses (Christian; Saint)

Saint Andrew’s Night (Everyday Wicca)

Sam Gilliam (Artology)

Samuel Clemons Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Sapor and Isaac (Christian; Martyrs)

Sigyn’s Day (Pagan)

Squirrel-Hunt Day (Ancient England)

Vivian Lynn (Artology)

Whisp and Thread Fair (Shamanism)

Winston Churchill (Writerism)

Witch Balls Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [55 of 60]

Premieres

All Hams on Deck (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1970)

Anna and the Apocalypse (Film; 2018)

Blast Off Speedier with Encyclopedia or Off to Heaven with Volume (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 324; 1964)

Blondie (Film; 1938)

Boogie Woogie Sioux (Swing Symphony Cartoon; 1942)

Breakaway, by Kelly Clarkson (Album; 2004)

Brian’s Song (TV Movie; 1971)

The Citadel, by A.J. Cronin (Novel; 1937)

Cock o’ the Walk (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1935)

Concerto for Trumpet, recorded by Harry James (Concerto; 1939)

The Conductor and Other Tales, by Jean Ferry (Short Stories; 1950)

Gandhi (Film; 1982)

Gonzales’ Tamales (WB LT Cartoon; 1957)

Gopher Trouble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1936)

The Gulag Archipelago, by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Novel; 1973)

The Hare Mail (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1931)

The In-Laws, by Paul Hindemith (Opera; 1915)

Into the Unknown, by Bad Religion (Album; 1983)

In Your Face, by Fishbone (Album; 1986)

Jack’s Shack (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

The Joy of Cooking (Cookbook; 1924)

Little Boy Blue (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1933)

Live at the BBC, by The Beatles (Live Album; 1994)

Misery (Film; 1990)

Moosylvania, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 323; 1964)

The Odessa File, by Frederick Forsyth (Novel; 1972)

Red’s Dream (Pixar Cartoon; 1987)

Remembrance of Things Past, Book II: Within a Budding Grove, by Marcel Proust (Novel; 1918)

Salt Water Taffy (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

16 Candles, by The Crests (Song; 1958)

Straighten Up and Fly Right, recorded by The Nat King Cole Trio (Song; 1943)

Superstore (TV Series; 2015)

Sympathy for the Devil (a.k.a. 1+1; Documentary Music Film; 1968)

The Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith (Novel; 1955)

Thriller, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1982)

Transylvania 6-5000 (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

The Wall, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1979)

Willow (TV Series; 2022)

The Women's Room, by Marilyn French (Novel; 1977)

Wool: Proper Gauge, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Andrea, Andreas, Volkert (Austria)

Andrei (Bulgaria)

Andrea, Andrija, Hrvoslav, Konstantin, Narcis (Croatia)

Ondřej (Czech Republic)

Andreas (Denmark)

Andi, Ando, Andre, Andreas, Andres, Andro, Andrus, Andu, Anti (Estonia)

Andreas, Antero, Antti, Atte (Finland)

André, Tugdual (France)

Andrea, Andreas, Kerstin, Volkert (Germany)

Andreas, Andrew, Andriane, Andriani (Greece)

Andor, András (Hungary)

Andrea, Clemente, Martino (Italy)

Andrejs, Andris (Latvia)

Andriejus, Andrius, Dovainė, Saugardas (Lithuania)

Anders, Andreas (Norway)

Andrzej, Justyna, Konstanty, Maura, Zbysława (Poland) Andrei (Romania)

Andrej, Ondrej (Slovakia)

Andrés (Spain)

Anders, Andreas (Sweden)

Andrew, Andriy, Vladyslava (Ukraine)

Anderson, Andra, Andre, Andrea, Andreas, Andres, Andrew, Andria, Andy, Dandre, Deandre (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 335 of 2024; 31 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 48 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ngetal (Reed) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 30 (Wu-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 28 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 5 Black; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 17 November 2024

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 27 Frederic (12th Month) [Francia]

Runic Half Month: Is (Stasis) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 69 of 90)

Week: 1st Full Week of December

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 9 of 30)

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Toronto Events 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to Unmissable Experiences

Toronto, the dynamic and multicultural capital of Ontario, is a city known for its vibrant events scene. Whether you’re a local looking for exciting activities or a visitor planning a trip, Events in Toronto calendar for 2023 has something for everyone. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the top events happening in Toronto this year, ensuring you don’t miss out on the excitement.

1. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Every September, Toronto takes the spotlight in the world of cinema as it hosts the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It’s one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals globally, attracting A-list celebrities and showcasing a diverse array of films from around the world. From red carpet premieres to thought-provoking documentaries, TIFF offers an unforgettable cinematic experience for film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

2. Pride Toronto

June is Pride Month, and Toronto knows how to celebrate with Pride Toronto. The Pride Parade is the highlight of this LGBTQ+ celebration, featuring colorful floats, performances, and a joyful atmosphere of love and acceptance. Throughout the month, you can enjoy various Pride events, parties, and exhibitions that promote diversity and inclusivity.

3. Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Experience the rhythms and colors of the Caribbean at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, also known as Caribana. This multi-week festival in July and August showcases the rich cultural heritage of Caribbean nations. The highlight is the Grand Parade, where masqueraders don elaborate costumes and dance to infectious music. With vibrant cultural displays, delicious cuisine, and lively music, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.

Events in Canada

4. Luminato Festival

The Luminato Festival, held in June, is an annual celebration of the arts that brings together artists, musicians, and performers from around the world. You can immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The festival’s mission is to illuminate Toronto with creativity and culture, and it succeeds brilliantly.

5. Nuit Blanche Toronto

Nuit Blanche, an all-night contemporary art extravaganza, transforms Toronto into a surreal playground for art enthusiasts. In October, the city’s streets and public spaces become host to a wide range of art installations, interactive exhibits, and performances. Whether you’re an art connoisseur or just looking for a unique night out, Nuit Blanche offers an unforgettable experience.

6. Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival

Every June, Toronto Islands come alive with the exhilarating Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival. Teams from across the world compete in thrilling dragon boat races, and the event features cultural performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the city’s multicultural spirit and enjoy a day of outdoor fun.

7. Cavalcade of Lights

The holiday season in Toronto kicks off with the Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square. In November, the square is illuminated with festive lights, and the event features live music, ice skating, and a spectacular fireworks display. It’s a magical way to get into the holiday spirit and witness the city’s transformation into a winter wonderland.

Events in Ottawa

8. Toronto Christmas Market

End the year on a festive note with a visit to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery Historic District. Twinkling lights, holiday music, artisanal vendors, and delicious food and drinks create a charming and cozy atmosphere. It’s a great place to find unique holiday gifts, savor seasonal treats, and enjoy the warmth of the holiday season.

9. Toronto Fashion Week

Toronto Fashion Week is a must-attend event for fashion enthusiasts. This biannual fashion showcase, usually held in March and October, features both established and emerging designers. You can attend runway shows, discover the latest fashion trends, and get a glimpse into the world of Canadian fashion.

10. Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

The Canadian National Exhibition, held from late August to early September, is an iconic Toronto tradition. It’s an exciting end-of-summer carnival featuring thrilling rides, games, live entertainment, and an array of food vendors offering everything from classic fair treats to innovative creations. The CNE is a beloved event that captures the essence of summer fun.

11. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Art lovers can explore the vibrant Toronto art scene at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in July. Over 360 contemporary artists showcase their work, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and more. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with artists, purchase unique pieces, and immerse yourself in the world of visual arts.

12. WinterCity Festival

Toronto’s WinterCity Festival, typically held in February, celebrates the beauty of winter with various activities and events. From ice sculptures and outdoor skating to live music and culinary experiences, this festival brings warmth and joy to the winter months. It’s a great way to embrace the Canadian winter in the heart of the city.

Conclusion

Toronto’s event calendar for 2023 promises an exciting and diverse range of experiences. Whether you’re interested in film, art, music, culture, or simply want to immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant atmosphere, Toronto has something for everyone. These top events are just a glimpse of what the city has to offer, and there are countless more to discover throughout the year. Plan your visit to coincide with these incredible events, and you’ll be sure to make unforgettable memories in Toronto.

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so , #TopNine is available for Android @tashawniee .. and you don't have to pay for it haha. *not that* I paid 3.99 with an old Iphone that I restored from retirement and created a new apple ID because I haven't got back my other iphone... 🤣🤣🤣🤣... then instead of putting more work in setting up my email, I airdropped the photo to another apple user who sent it via whatsapp thanks @acs_raptorz But TOP NINE HERE WEEE GO! 2021. 5000 likes. 2022. 9000! (If you were interested). Top nine like last year included family (of course)!, Leafs playoffs and #Klow returning to Toronto ( The only Raps game I went to last Season), one spiffy dressed up night 😉😏🤫 #ifykyk, the beard before the smoke and mirrors trim @j.pieke lmaoooo!, the 360 camera Christmas theme video during the Cavalcade of Lights on Queen Street, hockey game with @annaaaaav woop woop WINN IN OT with who was it ... the Texas stars? 🤣🤣🤣... to another Leafs game with @summapunch "Put it to the net" 🤣🤣🤣🤣... another win! to the last square which was disagreed with one TopNine Generated results of Leafs playoffs to actually.. ( And I think More Accurate) my #TikTok video discussing that I was the selected purchaser of #MapleLeafSeasonTickets for the 2022-2023 season, all because of @razzallofficial #LeafsSeasonTicketHolder22-23... LET'S GOOOOOO ! put me in a different trajectory and All The blessings and experiences, everything that defined this year I give Glory to God ! thank you ! 🙏 WHAT WILL 2023 BRING? I dunno, but cannot wait. it's not see ya later yet 2022, but even when midnight strikes in 2 days, its not see ya later. as the Japanese Chef told me after I spent 210 Canadian Dollars on a sushi adventure dinner In Japan that the late Anthony Bourdain visited , (that was well worth it but I wish I was at the lower end 10,000 Yen instead of 15000 Yen 😢😢😏😂😂😂) .. I said " see ya laa---" He stopped me and 🤫... and said " TO BE CONTINUED) !! LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! #pictureaday #picaday2022 #pictureaday2022 #instagram2022 #2022instagram  #pictureofday2022 #insta2022 #instagram #2022 #pictureofaday2022 #picoftheday #picoftheday2022 363/365 #363of365 #2022Pictures #1picaday https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmxc_XZJaXo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stanley Stewart: When good Americans die, wrote Oscar Wilde, they all go to Paris. Of course, Americans can be impatient people, and quite a few, hoping to beat the queues, don’t wait for death. Many good American writers, plus quite a few British and Irish writers, have made their way to Paris with the idea that in the City of Light they will be able to find their literary voice in a way that would not be possible in Des Moines or Darlington or Dublin. Or at least get a seat on the terrasse of Café de Flore. 

A hundred years ago, Ernest Hemingway, arguably the most famous of the American literary expatriates, first climbed the stairs with his wife Hadley, past the shared toilets on each landing, to their cramped fourth floor flat in 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine. The apartment, Hemingway wrote to a friend back home in Chicago, “would not be uncomfortable to anyone used to a Michigan outhouse”. Hemingway was only 22, and hadn’t yet written anything of note. The couple were sustained by Hadley’s small trust fund and by news stories that Hemingway filed to the Toronto Star.

In the long procession of expatriates to Paris, the 1920s, what the French called les années folles, or “the crazy years”, was the high-water mark. A cavalcade of young writers were making their way to the city, aided by a favourable exchange rate and prompted by the notion that it was simply the place to be. Hemingway was soon moving in a remarkable literary world that included Ezra Pound, James Joyce, Wyndham Lewis, Morley Callaghan, Gertrude Stein and F Scott Fitzgerald, all orbiting round Sylvia Beach’s Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Stein would call them the Lost Generation, scarred by the experiences of the first world war, and now culturally adrift.

But even beyond these expatriate literary circles, Paris in the twenties seems now to be the foundation of our modern cultural world. Abstract art, surrealism, existentialism, American jazz, all were bubbling furiously through the cafés of the Left Bank. For Hemingway, they were wonderful years, “when we were very poor and very happy”. A lifetime later, long after fame had consumed him, Hemingway wrote a memoir of his time in Paris. The book is rich in nostalgia, an old man looking back on his young self, when everything was new and promising and a whole world was unfolding, before he became, in the words of his biographer, Jeffrey Meyers, “the swaggering hero of the thirties, the drunken braggart of the forties, and the sad wreck of the late fifties”. A Moveable Feast was published posthumously in 1964, three years after Hemingway had shot himself on the porch of his house in Ketchum in Idaho.

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Toronto's City Hall is coloured, 👌 And another bunch of Toronto landmarks in these. Which one is your favourite? P.S. Can you spot Aura in the first one? P.P.S The Christmas tree in Nathan Philips Square will get lit tomorrow, and the "Cavalcade of Lights" festival will officially start. Shot on #Canon R5 + #7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 #fisheye 1st one: 1/60s at f/2.8, ISO 1000, 10mm (at Nathan Phillips Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZEIK4pP8J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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At Night Toronto Downtown Nathan Phillips Square | Spring 2024

Welcome to the Toronto downtown walking tour! 🌆 In this video, we embark on a journey to Nathan Phillips Square, exploring the heartbeat of downtown Toronto. 🚶‍♂️

Nathan Phillips Square is a lively spot in the heart of Toronto. Each year, over 1.8 million people come to enjoy various events, including the Cavalcade of Lights, New Year's celebrations, Remembrance Day ceremonies, concerts, and more.

See the unique blend of nature and urban life that makes Toronto special. Whether you're a local or just curious about life in Toronto, this walk will give you a fresh perspective on the city in springtime.

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE my Youtube channel for more walking tours and travel adventures. Let me know in the comments what your favorite part of the walk was or where you'd like me to go next!

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Toronto's Cavalcade of Lights illuminates Nathan Phillips Square

Toronto's Cavalcade of Lights illuminates Nathan Phillips Square

The City of Toronto has kicked off the start of the holiday season as its Cavalcade of Lights display got underway Saturday at Nathan Phillips Square. Source: CP24

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The Best Time to Visit Toronto, Canada

The very best time to go to Toronto is generally in the spring (April as well as Might) or throughout the loss (September to very early November). At these times, you'll likely discover fewer crowds, more affordable holiday accommodations, as well as the most effective weather condition for taking in the sights as it is neither also warm or also cold.

Whenever you determine to visit Toronto, use this overview to help prepare your browse through to this city known for its vast array of social tourist attractions, one-of-a-kind neighborhoods, excellent buying, prospering craft beer as well as cooking scenes, wonderful beaches, fun celebrations, as well as extra.

Popular Events as well as Festivals

Toronto has events throughout the year that draw in visitors from around the globe, especially throughout the summer. These occasions cover every little thing from food as well as beer, to music, society, and also movie. Whatever you might be curious about, there will likely be a summertime occasion taking place that piques your passion. If you're interested in seeing Toronto but not intending on going to any type of summer events, it may be much better to time your check out with shoulder or off-peak season (April and also May, October and November) to see the city without the groups.

The Climate in Toronto

Toronto has 4 distinct periods: summertime, loss, winter months, as well as spring with temperature levels dipping rather reduced in the winter season (as low as 32 levels F in February) as well as standing up to 81 degrees F in Jul. 11.

Winter in Toronto is cold, however surprisingly the climate is a little a lot more moderate than several other large Canadian cities, like Montreal, Edmonton, or Winnipeg. Obviously, the use of words "modest" might seem crazy to somebody with Canadian winter months sensibility. It's still ice-cold, as well as the typical temperature levels are sub-zero. Gloves, parkas, proper winter season boots, as well as hats are a provided. A lot of snowfall takes place from December with March, with a yearly standard of 52 inches. Snow storms can be sudden and extreme and affect traffic as well as flight.

However, Toronto can obtain really warm and also humid during the summer season. July as well as August average over 80 levels Fahrenheit, yet evenings and lakeside locations can be much cooler.

While it could be preferable to go to throughout the cozy summer season, each of Toronto's four periods provides something various. For example, if you like watching the autumn shades, October is a great time to see as the city supplies several opportunities to see vibrant autumn covers both in the city and just beyond it. Additionally, throughout December (when temperatures actually start to dip), Toronto is loaded with vacation occasions, as well as there are several public skating rinks throughout the city.

Height Season in Toronto.

For tourism, peak season in Toronto is usually during the summer months, especially July and also August. This is when the city's numerous coastlines obtain active, patio areas are loaded, and also summer events are in full speed. Destinations across the city are likewise at their busiest throughout optimal period, specifically preferred sights like the CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Fish tank, and the Hockey Hall of Fame.

That being stated, Toronto's peak period doesn't match that of say, Paris or New York City, so you're most likely to still be able to move pleasantly, albeit with even more schedules and busier tourist attractions.

January.

This is off-season for Toronto, so groups must be relatively very little, and hotels as well as other lodgings are typically less expensive. Attractions are open as well as much less busy than during warmer months. Yet the city is chilly, so pack accordingly if you're preparing to see Toronto in January. Also note that New Year's Day, January 1, is a statutory vacation so expect many businesses, solutions, and also government offices to be closed.

Occasions to take a look at:.

Culinary event Winterlicious takes place each year in late January to early February, where prix-fixe menu promos take place at over 200 Toronto restaurants.

Following Phase Theater Festival takes place in January as well as is just one of the city's premier winter months theater events.

February.

Weather condition in the city remains cool as well as gusty in February implying it's still off-season in Toronto throughout February.

Events to look into:.

Have a look at some epic ice carvings at Bloor-Yorkville Icefest, which occurs in February.

Tea enthusiasts have the possibility to look into the Toronto Tea Festival in very early February consisting of tastings and educational workshops.

March.

While temperature levels begin to inch up, March can still be quite cold in Toronto with the possibility of snow still high. There are warm days, however it's still essential to find prepared for stormy weather if you'll be visiting in March.

Occasions to look into:.

Beer followers can sample all sort of mixtures at Winter season Brewfest, which generally occurs in early March.

Via mid-March, visitors to Toronto can take advantage of Winter season at Ontario Location. The free occasion features a substantial light exhibit, bonfires, a skating rink and more.

Toronto ComiCon presented by FOLLOWER EXPOSITION CANADA.

April.

The city is gradually heating up in April, but the weather can still be quite uncertain. You may get some sunny days, however April likewise sees rainfall and occasionally, also snow-- absolutely nothing is assured currently of year. Because the weather is decent (but still might not appropriate for the coastline yet), schools are still in session, and it's not yet peak period for visitors, this is a great time to look into local tourist attractions.

Events to have a look at:.

Hot Docs, The United States and Canada's largest docudrama event, begins at the end of the month as well as leads into May.

May.

May is normally constantly warm in Toronto yet not quite summer (or beach-ready) temperatures, making it a good time to visit. Prime tourist season has yet to increase, but weather is optimal, and there are fewer crowds.

Events to check out:.

Canadian Music Week takes place in May in Toronto for a chance to see a wide range of online programs.

See a few of Toronto's a lot of fascinating structures during Doors Open Toronto, which takes place towards completion of May.

June.

June is a lot more reputable weather-wise, with constant sunshine as well as warm weather condition daily. While June doesn't represent peak period, Toronto does begin to see more tourists at this point in the year.

Occasions to have a look at:.

June sees a lot more music throughout Toronto throughout NXNE: North By Northeast Festival.

The city comes alive with songs, theater, and also society during Luminato, one more prominent June occasion.

July.

July is commonly the best month in Toronto and also because of this, among one of the most popular seasons for visitors. Summer season events are in full swing, as well as the city's beaches and patio areas are loaded.

Events to have a look at:.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, the largest of its kind in Canada, occurs in July in Toronto.

Jazz songs fans will certainly want to look into the Beaches International Jazz Festival, which takes place towards completion of July over several days.

August.

Like July, August is a hot month in Toronto and also remains a popular time for visitors. Beaches are a draw, in addition to lots of events, performances, as well as festivals.

Events to have a look at:.

Get your fill of Greek food (and food of all kinds) at Taste of the Danforth, which happens in August in Toronto.

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) brings rides, carnival games, live music, food and far more to Toronto in the direction of the end of August.

September.

It can still be quite warm in September (and even more bearable than in August), yet the later on you get, the much more undependable the weather condition is likely to be once September hits.

Occasions to check out:.

The Toronto International Film Event (TIFF) is a preferred event throughout the city during September and brings several A-list stars to Toronto.

Discover Toronto's Roncesvalles area and also its Polish origins at the yearly Roncesvalles Gloss Event featuring Polish food as well as songs.

October.

The weather obtains continuously cooler throughout the end of September and right into October, but weather-wise, this is one of the most effective times to see.

Events to look into:.

The yearly Cask Days Beer Event celebrating cask ales (unpasteurized, unfiltered, and naturally carbonated beer) occurs each October in Toronto.

There are numerous events throughout Toronto in October commemorating all points spooky in honor of Halloween.

November.

This time around of the year is when autumn counts on wintertime and the weather will certainly alter accordingly, obtaining windier as well as often rainy. You may even see some snow in Toronto in November.

Events to take a look at:.

A prominent event in Toronto throughout November is the Royal Agricultural Winter season Fair including agricultural screens, more than 2,000 farming competitors, family activities, food preparation trials, great deals of fantastic food, and also extra.

Cavalcade of Lighting, the lights of Toronto's main Christmas tree, is an enjoyable November occasion that takes place near the end of the month.

December.

December begins to get cold in Toronto, and also there is a high probability of snow. Days can still be on the milder side as well as stay relatively comfortable if you're dressed in layers. This is additionally when Toronto remains in complete festive mode for the holidays.

Occasions to check out:.

The Toronto Christmas Market is a wonderful way to get in the vacation spirit in Toronto in December and also where you'll locate the historic Distillery Area scattered with triggering lights, suppliers marketing artisanal products, vacation foods, and extra.

For a lot more festive enjoyable, you can likewise see the Vacation Fair in the Square at Nathan Philips Square.

The article “ The Best Time to Visit Toronto, Canada “ was first appeared on Trip Savvy

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Toronto officially cancels all outdoor major events to end of year

Toronto is cancelling all major outdoor events until the end of year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the City announced that until December 31, all events are cancelled and $565,000 will be given to support cultural festivals impacted by the pandemic. The events have been considered high-risk due to the crowds they would attract. “The announcement is based on public health advice and includes festivals and other large in-person gatherings held at outdoor sites managed by the City or other public locations, such as roads, parks and Civic Squares,” the release adds. However, the announcement does not include outdoor sport facility permits and activities; and other City facilities that are permitted in Stage 3 of the Province of Ontario’s Framework for Reopening and comply with the current gathering limit restrictions. - See also: It’s expected to feel like 28°C in Toronto for the rest of this week Average GTA rent prices drops for 9th straight month - It’s expected to feel like 28°C in Toronto for the rest of this week - Average GTA rent prices drops for 9th straight month The decision follows the cancellation of all such events up to September 30, announced by the City on July 13. The decision was consultation with Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, the City’s Emergency Operations Centre, Toronto Police Service, and major event organizers. Some City-led and City-permitted outdoor major events have already announced the cancellation of their event this year while others, like the Original Santa Claus parade, will be announcing alternative plans in the near future. The City’s Cavalcade of Lights and New Year’s Eve celebration on Nathan Phillips Square are also cancelled. Below is a list of major events impacted by this decision: • Nuit Blanche, (altered, online) • CIBC Run for the Cure, (altered, online) • Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF, (cancelled) • 10th Annual Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship, (cancelled) • Himalayan Mela, (cancelled) • Canadian and Chinese Traditional Art Show, (cancelled) • Toronto Waterfront Marathon, (cancelled) • Light the Night, (altered, online) • Just for Laughs Toronto Street Festival, (cancelled) • Korean Week, (cancelled) • Greek OHI Day Parade, (pending) • MEC Toronto Race SIX, (cancelled) • Fairbank Village Pumpkin Giveaway, (cancelled) • Hanley Halloween 2020, (pending) • Riverside Halloween Fest, (pending) • Heddington Halloween, (pending) • Halloween on Church, (cancelled) • Festival of Lights, (altered, online) • Toronto Christmas Market, (cancelled) • The 115th Santa Claus Parade Toronto, (altered, online) • Bloor Yorkville Holiday Magic, (pending) • Beaches Santa Claus Parade, (pending) • Cavalcade of Lights, (cancelled) • Beaches Lions Christmas Tree Sale, (pending) • Christmas in the Square with The Salvation Army, (pending) • KidzFest, (pending) • North Etobicoke Santa Claus Parade, (pending) • Fred Victor’s Share the Warmth, (pending) • Fairbank Village – Light Up the Holidays, (pending) • Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus parade, pending • Holiday Fair in the Square, (pending) • 30th Annual Kensington Market Winter Solstice, (pending) • New Year’s Eve on Nathan Phillips Square, (cancelled) However, it’s important to note that many organizers are considering alternative delivery models such as virtual events. In Toronto, over 100 daily cases have been reported in recent days. The seven-day rolling average is 114 — a drastic increase in the past couple of weeks.

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Toronto Christmas Season: Santa Claus Parade, Cavalcade of Lights and Christmas Market

Christmas Time in Toronto arrives early. It marks the beginning of Christmas when you see Santa for the first time in “Santa Claus Parade” (a tradition that started in 1905).

This parade was so different from the ones I’m used to see in my country. Not only was in the middle of November but it only had ONE Santa. The whole parade lasted two hours. We watched marching bands and entertaining…

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