The 47th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by[highlight] Great Gulf[/highlight]kicks off the holiday season at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday, November 30 at 7 pm.
The evening begins with live music performances, the first lighting of the official Christmas tree followed by a breathtaking fireworks display at 8 pm.
The celebration continues from 8:15 – 10:30 pm with a live concert and an open-air DJ skating party under the glow of thousands of twinkling lights.
Further details to be announced soon!
The Nathan Phillips Square ice rink will be open for skating (weather permitting) during Cavalcade of Lights and skate rentals are available on site.
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Present by GREAT GULF
Saturday, November 30, 2013
7:00 pm
Nathan Phillips Square »MAP«
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“I want to thank Great Gulf for supporting this annual holiday tradition,” said Mayor Rob Ford. “I encourage everyone to come down to Nathan Phillips Square as we light the Christmas tree and enjoy great music and fireworks at this year’s Cavalcade of Lights celebration.”
“Events like Cavalcade of Lights strengthen our sense of community and help to make Toronto one of the great cities in the world in which to live,” said Jerry Patava, CEO of Great Gulf Group Inc. “Great Gulf is delighted to support a celebration that has been bringing families together since 1967 to mark the holiday season.”
The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with musical performances by pop/rock vocalist Suzie McNeil, R&B artist Sean Jones and rising star Alyssa Reid. The first lighting of the Cavalcade of Lights display will be followed by a breathtaking fireworks display at 8 p.m.
The celebration will continue from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. with the “Sno Ball” sponsored by Timothy’s World Coffee. It will feature a concert by international recording artists Dragonette, a fiery pyrotechnic performance by Circus Orange and an open-air DJ dance party with DJ Mel Boogie under the glow of thousands of twinkling lights.
Throughout the celebration, the public will be able to visit the 100th Grey Cup Festival tent to have photographs taken with the Grey Cup.
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