March 8, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square
www.celebratetoronto.ca
Celebrate Toronto is gearing up to commemorate the city’s 191st anniversary with a grand festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Nathan Phillips Square. The event will run from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is free for all attendees.
Event Highlights:
- Toronto Made Market: Discover over 150 local vendors showcasing unique crafts, art, and more.
- Culinary Delights: Savor a variety of delicious eats from local food stalls. For those aged 19 and over, a licensed bar area sponsored by Lost Craft Brewery will offer refreshing beverages.
- Live Music: Enjoy performances by local bands and DJs, providing a vibrant mix of homegrown talent.
- Interactive Art Installations: Engage with the pop-up exhibit ’36 Questions that Lead to Loving Toronto’ provided by Myseum of Toronto, offering an immersive experience that deepens your connection to the city.
- Outdoor Skating: Lace up your skates and glide across the iconic Nathan Phillips Square ice rink, adding a touch of winter magic to the celebration.
- Fireworks Display: As night falls, witness a breathtaking fireworks show lighting up Toronto’s City Hall, creating a symphony of sparkles and splendour.
Celebrate Toronto is a non-profit organization dedicated to honouring the city’s past, celebrating its present, and paving the way for a brighter future. By fostering a sense of pride and unity among Torontonians, the organization aims to build a stronger, more vibrant community.
The festival is committed to accessibility and inclusion for everyone. As the event takes place outdoors, attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and prepare for the weather. For the latest updates, follow @CelebrateToronto on social media, and mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, festivities, and unforgettable memories.
Celebrate Toronto isn’t just a festival—it’s a gathering of community, culture, and connection. Bring your camera, capture your favourite moments, and share them with the hashtag #CelebrateToronto. Join thousands of proud Torontonians in this epic celebration of the city’s 191st anniversary.
About Celebrate Toronto
With a focus on what Toronto has been, is, and will be, Celebrate Toronto celebrates the city’s fundamental past, the evolving present, and its promising future. Celebrate Toronto is a non-profit organization that collaborates with local artists, entertainers, and businesses to celebrate Toronto’s past, present, and future while highlighting its accomplishments and diversity. Our goal is to bring the city together in pride of their home. Celebrate Toronto curates a large-scale festival honouring The City of Toronto’s Anniversary every March at Nathan Phillips Square, and takes a hands-on role in the arts and small business community throughout the year, hosting art shows, photography meet-ups, and pop-up markets featuring Toronto-based artists and businesses. We work towards informing and inspiring others to positively impact our city and enrich the lives of those within it.
