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Media Advisory - Cavalcade of Lights kicks off tomorrow at Nathan Phillips Square

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory

November 29, 2024

Cavalcade of Lights kicks off tomorrow at Nathan Phillips Square

Tomorrow, the City of Toronto will kick off the 58th Annual Cavalcade of Lights, presented by Desjardins Financial Group, with a vibrant celebration at Nathan Phillips Square. The event will feature an exciting lineup of live performances, cultural showcases, light displays and festive activities for all ages, under this year’s theme, Shine.

Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
RSVP: Media representatives are requested to RSVP to media@toronto.ca by 6 p.m.
Note: Media access to the Podium Roof for photos is available via the staircase at the northeast corner of Nathan Phillips Square. Broadcast media crews are advised to arrive early for setup.

Highlights include:

- 5 p.m.: Welcome and blessing by Indigenous Elder Jimmy Dick with drumming by Spirit Storm Singers and hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway

- 5:35 p.m.: Afro-Caribbean music by Zaynab Wilson MoZayic

- 6:20 p.m.: Remarks from Mayor Olivia Chow

- 6:30 p.m.: Circus performances by Zero Gravity Circus and Trash Panda Brass

- 6:40 p.m.: Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Nathan Phillips Square

- 7:40 p.m.: Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists

- 8:30 p.m.: World music by Moskitto Bar

Full opening night schedule and road closure information are available on the Cavalcade of Lights webpage: www.toronto.ca/cavalcade.

Lighting installations will continue until Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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