Cavalcade of Lights Festival

The Rosedale Main Street BIA had it’s annual Cavalcade of Lights Festival! This years event took place on Saturday November 30th from 2pm to 6pm. The highlight of the event was the lighting of the 50ft blue tree on top the CP bridge at Scrivener Square. This years event was bigger and better than ever with lots of fabulous entertainment and activities planned along the shops on Yonge Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Crescent Road.

Animal lovers met pygmy goats, alpacas, camels, mini horses, reindeers and much more at the Petting Zoo. Dog shows were presented by Dogfather & Co and marshmallows were roasted over an open fire in Ramsden Park!: horse and wagon rides, live musical performances, and delicious $5 special menu items, face painting, photos with Santa, carousel rides, and much more were also present at this spectacular event!

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We can’t wait for next year’s Cavalcade of Lights Festival!

Upcoming Winter events Toronto

Here at CityEvents we specialise in planning and promoting boutique events around the city. However, to get right into the winter spirit we’ve thought we would pick some of our favourite highlights happening around the city this winter season.

So if you’re climbing aboard a westjet to Toronto this winter or call it your home here are some of our personal highlights to see this season.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair -November 1 – 10, 2013

The Royal Agricultural winter fair is the largest indoor agricultural and indoor equestrian competition in the world.

Now in its 90th year the fair draws over 340,000 visitors ever y year to experience a mixture of horse shows, dog shows and over 300 vendors. Along with a plethora of family fun competitions to see there is also fine wining and dining on offer from luxurious ring-side dining to late night dance parties at The Hitching Ring Bar.

Santa Claus Parade – November 17, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since 1905 the Santa Claus Parade has been a staple Toronto tradition. Kids and adults alike will be mesmerised by the stream of animated floats, marching bands, and thousands of costumed dancers interacting with the crowd. This is a must see for anyone with children and really lets the Christmas spirit set in.

Cavalcade of Lights – Saturday November 30, 2013

For nearly half a century the cavalcade of lights celebration has dazzled crowds with thousands upon thousands of LED lights and decorations. It is also the celebration of the start of the holiday season by lighting up one of the most beautifully decorated Christmas trees around.

The event also features live music from some of Canada’s top musical talent with soul singer Divine Brown, Grammy award winner CarvinWinans and electro-pop artist Diamond Rings all playing this year’s event. There is also a fantastic fireworks display and an ice skating party in Nathan Phillips Square making this event a true Toronto holiday tradition.

Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market – November 29 to December 15, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tradition in most cities, a Christmas market captures everything we hold dear about the holiday season and Lowe’s Toronto Christmas market is exception.

This annual free events encapsulates holiday cheer with an array of stalls offering handcrafted goods, mulled wine, craft beer, festive illuminations and decorations and of course plenty of sweets and treats. There is loads of family entertainment on offer from musicians and carol singers to Santa’s workshop where kids can have the chance to meet Santa and his elves.

Winterlicious – January 31 – February 13, 2014

Taking place after the madness of Christmas and New Year’s is Winterlicious, a 2 week long celebration of creative cuisine and gourmet food from around the world.

For any food lover winterlicious is unmissable with every taste and palette catered for with over 100 of Toronto’s top 100 restaurants hosting some culinary treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to try new things and indulge in a few extra naughty winter treats.

We hope you have the chance to visit some or maybe all of this events! Enjoy the winter !