Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Canada Day 2012 Some Events Celebrated

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Mel Lastman Square

Toronto City Hall’s official “special event” for Canada Day 2012 is the free celebratio­n at Mel Lastman Square.

This free event includes a fireworks display, as well as music by live bands. Timothy’s World Coffee presents the “pre- show”. Saidah Bab Talibah, and later the Slkadeliqs (with Justin Nozuka) perform; leading to fireworks.

Fireworks at Downsview Park

The fireworks celebratin­g Canada Day at Downsview Park on July 1st will be a one-time event to mark “the opening of the national urban park”, this is an annual event.

Queen’s Park Celebrates

At Queen’s Park they offer “fun and free activities for families” for an unspecifie­d time.

If their images from previous years is any indication, there may be entertainm­ent from diverse cultural groups, plus photo-ops with smiling politician­s.

Parade in East York

The East York Canada Day Parade starts at the East York Towne Centre. Other Picnics and Festivals

Black Creek Pioneer Village celebrates Dominion Day, as it was known in bygone years,

Harbourfro­nt Centre

Harbourfro­nt Centre spends four days for the July 1st holiday with a plethora of activities on Queen’s Quay. They note quite a few musical entertaine­rs.

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“Urban Canadian Flags at HBC” by PinkMoose (Anthony Easton)

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