Start Date: November 30, 2024
End Date: January 7, 2025
Price: Free
Address: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
Events Description
Celebrate holiday magic in Toronto during Cavalcade of Lights.
Inspired by the luminous festivals and cultural revelries from around the globe, enjoy a host of holiday traditions centred on light, lanterns and fire woven into mesmerizing new lighting installations.
Opening night celebration includes live performances and the grand illumination of Toronto’s official Christmas tree.
Glide into the holiday spirit with nightly ice skating and marvel at the enchanting light installations adorning Nathan Phillips Square.
2024
Kicking off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, the opening night of Cavalcade of Lights will offer an evening filled with live music, light displays and performances that celebrate Toronto’s cultural diversity and unity.
Guests can enjoy African, Calypso and R&B music by Zaynab Wilson Mozayik, circus performances from Zero Gravity Circus, dragon dances by Northern Legs Southern Fists and world music by Moskitto Bar on the main stage.
A tree lighting ceremony at 6:40 p.m. will illuminate Nathan Phillips Square, followed by a DJ skating party and a rink showcase by Team Trinity featuring Canadian National medalists Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud.
The lighting installations and holiday ambiance will continue to brighten the Square through January 7, 2025.
Art Installations
ECHO
South of Main Stage
An interactive installation produced by Desjardins Financial Group that allows participants to explore the hidden power of their unique voices.
Lunar Lanterns
Near City Hall Entrance
This installation invites the diverse communities of Canada to come together and share their stories. In this Year of the Dragon, LunarFest encourages everyone to celebrate new and old traditions in a spirit of co-existence and freedom.
Twin Dragons
Near the TORONTO Sign
Visit the glowing dragon at Cavalcade of Lights and venture out to Woodside Square Shopping Centre to see its twin. Together, these dragons symbolize the connection between cultures and community spirit with their presence at two iconic locations.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
Cavalcade of Lights is committed to creating an accessible event. Accessible viewing areas and an ASL interpreter will be onsite for all to enjoy this special evening.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: November 30 to January 7, 2025 | 5 to 11 PM
Opening Night:
Saturday, November 30 | 5 to 11 p.m.
Main Stage
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided for the main stage program.
5 p.m. Welcome & blessing by Indigenous Elder Jimmy Dick with drumming by Spirit Storm Singers & hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway
5:35 p.m. Afro-Caribbean music by MoZayic
6:20 p.m. Remarks
6:30 p.m. Circus performances by Zero Gravity Circus & Trash Panda Brass
6:40 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas tree & Nathan Phillips Square
7:40 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists
8:30 p.m. World music by Moskitto Bar
Queen Street
6 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists
7 p.m. Trash Panda Brass
Skating Rink
Programming presented by Desjardins Financial Group
5 to 6:40 p.m. Public skating
7:15 to 7:40 p.m. Team Trinity Skating Showcase featuring:
Two-time national medalists Canadian Pairs team Lia Pereira & Trennt Michaud
Skaters from North Toronto Skating Club
Skaters from Toronto Metropolitan University Skating Club
7:45 to 10 p.m. Public skating with DJ Dre Ngozi
On the Square
5 to 9 p.m. Stilt-walking by Hala on Stilts
7 & 8 p.m. Fire performances by NorthFIRE Circus
8:20 p.m. Hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway
Venue : Nathan Philips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
Paid Parking.
Trip Planning by public Transit:
TTC / Triplinx – GTA
Disclaimer:
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