Harbourfront Centre on Toronto's waterfront celebrates Canada Day weekend; let's party

Harbourfront Centre is Open for Canada Day Weekend:

Canada Day: Going Global presented by CIBC celebrates our international footprint

June 29-July 2

WHO & WHERE:       Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

WHEN:                    Friday, June 29 through Monday, July 2, 2012

WHAT:                    Canada Day: Going Global presented by CIBC

A long-weekend-long festival celebrating and showcasing the amazing culture that our nation has to offer.

WHAT, EXACTLY:

·         Music including hip hop crew Airplane Boys, a reunited funkier-than-ever Crack of Dawn, soul-plus songstress Zaki Ibrahim, the return of Hidden Cameras, legendary South African singer Johnny Clegg, Rasta-bluesman Corey Harris and more;

·         Food demos and Iron Chef: Poutine Edition between David Neinstein (Barque Smokehouse), Matt Dean Petit (Rock Lobster), Micha Kennedy (Jamie Kennedy Kitchens) and Stephen Pynn (Bannock);

·         Dance performances and The Call Out, a bboy-crew throwdown;

·         A Poetry Slam hosted by the Toronto Poetry Project;

·         …And much more!

Members of the media are also invited to join 50 of our nation’s newest citizens at a citizenship ceremony followed by a reception hosted by CIBC on Sunday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. Media wishing to attend are requested to RSVP.

HOW (MUCH):          It’s all FREE!

WHY:                      Because we’re turning 145 this year!

For more information the public may call 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/canadaday

 

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