Start your summer off right this weekend with a festival to remember in the city. From Friday to Sunday, Toronto is packed with incredible festivals to enjoy. From a food festival in Scarborough to a street festival full of dancing, there’s so much to see and do in the city!
Thank you to this week’s article sponsor, Taste of Lawrence!
Taste of Lawrence
Soak up the sights, sounds and flavours from around the world at Scarborough’s largest street festival, happening this weekend from July 7-9. Taste of Lawrence, presented by Birchmount Gymnastics Centre, boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA, over 130 street vendors, live entertainment on two stages, midway rides, kids workshops and so much more! Head out to Lawrence Avenue East from Warden Ave. to Birchmount Rd. this weekend and get in on the action — snack on some exceptional international food options, stop by the main stage for the country’s best tribute bands and local talents, cool down at the beer garden and go wild when headliner Sean Jones takes the stage. Visit here for more information. Visit here for more information.
Afrofest
Afrofest is on from July 7-9 so prepare for a weekend full of incredible music! Happening at Woodbine Park, this festival is a celebration of African music and culture and is the largest free African music festival across North America. Celebrating its 35th year, Afrofest features genres of music that showcase African and Black culture, including Afrobeat, Afropop, Amapiano, Soukous, Makossa, Rai, Reggae and Rumba. Highlights from the three-day lineup include Temi and DJ Mike, both from Nigeria and Salatiel from Cameroon on Friday, DJ Flowmaster from Kenya and Clo Clo Claudel from Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday and GhCali from Ghana and TK Smooth from Zimbabwe on Sunday. There’s also an Afrofest fashion show and a dance-off on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the full schedule here!
Salsa on St. Clair
Get ready to move your feet this weekend! Salsa on St. Clair is back from July 8-9, which means you can put on your dancing shoes and dance all across St. Clair Avenue West between Winona Road and Christie Street all weekend long. This street festival is known as Canada’s hottest salsa party — enjoy a truly international selection of Latin music, authentic cuisine, and a fiesta for lovers of all Latino culture. The festival lineup includes Adis Rodriguez, Batucada Carioca, Ricky Franco and more! Plus, enjoy delicious eats from vendors including Panchos Bakery, Miami Grill and El Churrasco Ecuatoriano. Find out more about the festival here.Â