February 29, 2000
To: Scarborough Community Council
From: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject: Low- Level Fireworks Display at the Albert Campbell Square for Canada Day Celebrations, July 1, 2000
Scarborough City Centre
Purpose:
To respond to the request of the Scarborough Community Council to explore the options for a low-level Fireworks Display
at Albert Campbell Square as part of the celebrations for Canada Day in the East District on July 1st, 2000.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that staff continue their efforts to locate sponsors to host a Canada Day Fireworks Display at Milliken
Park.
Background:
Staff have been asked to explore the option for a low-level fireworks display at the Albert Campbell Square as part of the
Canada Day Celebrations in the East District.
Comments:
Albert Campbell Square has been host to events similar to fireworks in the past. In 1996 during the Bicentennial
Celebrations, Albert Campbell Square hosted a pyrotechnic laser show. Fire Department Regulations restricted the use of
fireworks high or low-level in the Square, but did however allow low-level laser show pyrotechnics to be set off the roof of
the Scarborough Civic Centre. Low-level laser show pyrotechnics, are smaller scale fireworks limited in size and provide
small explosive bursts.
Albert Campbell Square could host a similar low-level pyrotechnic and laser show on Canada Day. The show would be for
approximately 12-14 minutes, due to limited space on the Civic Centre roof for set-up of pyrotechnics (space determines
size and lengths of show). The estimated cost for this type of show is approximately $18,000 - $20,000. For staff to
encourage potential sponsors in supporting the estimated costs, a large anticipated audience is required. Capacity at Albert
Campbell Square is estimated at 3,500 people whereas Milliken Park's larger potential capacity of over 10,000 makes the
venue more attractive to potential sponsors.
Staff are continuing their efforts to prepare sponsorship opportunities to present to businesses in an effort to raise funds
necessary to run the fireworks display. The estimated costs for a fireworks display including the fireworks, set-up and other
associated costs are approximately $25,000.
Conclusion:
Staff have determined that Milliken Park is the most advantageous venue for attracting potential sponsors, capturing a
larger audience, ability to host a high-level fireworks display and more cost effective than running a pyrotechnic and laser
show in Albert Campbell Square.
The result of approving this report will allow staff to continue with the plans for a high-level fireworks display in Milliken
Park on Canada Day, July 1st, 2000.
Contact:
Paul McNabney
Parks and Recreation, East District
Phone: (416) 392-7810
Fax: (416) 396-5399
e-mail: mcnabney@toronto.ca
Joe Halstead
Commissioner, Economic Development Culture and Tourism
