Community Festival Event - Canadian Council of South Africans -
South African Freedom Day and Beer Garden - April 25, 1999 -
Mel Lastman Square - North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends that the South African Freedom Day
and Beer Garden being held by the Canadian Council of South Africans, be declared a
community festival event.
The North York Community Council submits the following memorandum (March 4,
1999) from the Director of Special Events, Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism:
On April 25, 1999, there will be a festival celebrating South African Freedom Day
highlighting cultural activities on Mel Lastman Square. The Special Events Office has
approved the event and is aware of the organization's intentions of obtaining a Special
Occasions Permit to sell beer on Mel Lastman Square.
The Special Events Office has met with the organizing committee and is satisfied that the
event will be produced in a professional manner and will be very successful. I respectfully
submit this memorandum requesting your approval.