July 16, 2014

A Handy Guide to Summer Street Festivals in Toronto

At a loss trying to figure out what a summer in Toronto means? Look no further than out your window! Toronto has a great love for street festivals, with many neighbourhoods showcasing local entertainment, talent, food and fun for the entire family. Summer street festivals in Toronto are always cultural extravaganzas, and are just another way the city actively supports its citizens from diverse backgrounds.

Here are some great street festivals happening in the city this summer:

July

Scotiabank Carribbean Toronto Festival (aka Carribana) | July 8 to August 2, various locations

Habari Africa Festival | July 18 to 20, Harbourfront

Chinatown Festival | July 19 to 20, Dundas St. West

Taste of Thailand Festival | July 19 to 20, Nathan Phillips Square

Brazilfest 2014 | July 20, Earlscourt Park

T&T Waterfront Night Market | July 25-27, 222 Cherry St.

Matsuri Festival | July 27, Yonge-Dundas Square

August

Taste of the Danforth | August 8 to 10, the Danforth

Festival of South Asia | August 23 to 24, Gerrard India Bazaar

September

Toronto Ukrainian Festival | September 12 to 14, Bloor West Village

Roncesvalles Polish Festival | September 13 to 14, Roncesvalles Ave.