Toronto Is Getting A Giant Anniversary Party With A Market, Skating & Boozy Drinks

It's party time!

Celebrate Toronto event.

Nathan Phillips Square with skating rink and Toronto sign.

Courtesy of Celebrate Toronto
Lead Writer, Travel

Toronto has a birthday coming up, and it's a big one! The City's 190th anniversary is around the corner and to celebrate, there's going to be a giant party.

Celebrate Toronto announced in a press release that they will be throwing a 190th Anniversary Festival featuring live entertainment, activities, treats and more. Hosted by Canadian television and radio personality Rick Campanelli, the free event will be taking place at Nathan Phillips Square on March 9, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

You can check out the Toronto Made Market, a 6000 square-foot "curated shopping experience" with more than 100 vendors. The market will be complete with a variety of food stalls where you can dig into treats that "highlight the city's rich culinary scene."

There will also be skating on the giant outdoor rink, interactive art installations, live music and a licensed bar where you can grab a boozy drink.

New this is year is a dazzling fireworks show where you can watch the sky light up with colour, followed by a DJ dance party.

Put your party hats on and get ready to celebrate everything Toronto at this upcoming bash.

Celebrate Toronto 190th Anniversary Festival

Celebrate Toronto Anniversary Festival.

Live music in Nathan Phillips Square.

Courtesy of Celebrate Toronto

Price: Free

When: March 9, 2024, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Address: 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy treats, skating and more at this festival.

Celebrate Toronto website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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