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As the song says: "Summertime, and the livin' is easy"... Toronto is awash with numerous outdoor and indoor festivals and events celebrating the city's diversity and cultures.
JULY 1: Today is Canada Day when this country turns 133 and the city has numerous special events, outdoor parties and fireworks. Note that all stores except in designated tourist areas are closed.
JULY 6-16: The Fringe - Toronto's Theatre Festival
This festival at various small and interesting venues in the general area between Bloor and College Streets and showcase young talent in 60 minute stage plays of all types. Check out their web site at www.FringeToronto.com
JULY 7-9: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
At Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto City Hall): the name says it all.
JULY 7-9: Celebrate Toronto Street Festival
This is the third annual happening featuring entertainment and great people-watching.
JULY 14-16: The Molson Indy Weekend
For you racing and speed fans, the Molson Indy Weekend attracts big names on the Indycar tour: see www.MolsonIndy.com
JULY 21-AUGUST 7: Caribana 2000
This is a grand festival of Caribbean music and culture, including the famous parade in all its glory on August 5.
JULY 27-30: Beaches International Jazz Festival
More than 100 bands perform at this free events on indoor and outdoor stages, held in the fun neighbourhood east of downtown called The Beaches (Take the Queen Street streetcar.)
JULY 29-AUGUST 5: Canadian Men's International Tennis Championships
This is held at York University, accessible by TTC bus (Steeles West) from the Finch subway station.
JULY 31-AUGUST 20: The Fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists
This is the tenth annual event featuring more than 80 dance artists.
Special Note
If you see all types of moose on the streets of Toronto, you haven't had one too many! This summer, herds of these stylized fun Canadian northern creatures have migrated down to the metropolis and can be spotted all over the central core. Have a photo-op with your favourite!
Questions?
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