Winter. Is it already here? It seems the time has really flown by…. Toronto’s 43rd annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank is already coming up soon! It’s set to run from Nathan Phillips Square from November 28 – December 31, 2009.
The festivities kick-off on Saturday, November 28 with the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree, fireworks and live musical performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante, and Fritz Helder & the Phantoms, under the music direction of Adrian Eccleston. It starts at 7pm and culminates in a fireworks display at 8:00 p.m., followed by a skating party on the iconic rink with tunes provided by DJ Tony Sutherland.
A Fair Trade Market featuring crafts, clothing, accessories and Christmas decorations from around the world will also be open on November 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The fireworks, free concerts and skating parties continue Saturday nights in December from 7:00 p.m., each with a different music theme.
Soul/Funk on Dec. 5th with Jully Black with a skating party by DJ Jun.
Dance on Dec. 12th with State of Shock with a skating party by Promise DJs
Alt. Rock on Dec. 19th with Faber Drive with DJ Misty Rock n’ Roll
Edie is back!!!!!! Yayyyyy!