The annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf will illuminate Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday, November 30 at 7 p.m. with DJ skating parties, live music, the first lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree, fireworks and more.
Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
A media area will be available on the ramp to the City Hall podium roof next to the Christmas tree. Members of the media are asked to email Michele.Simpson@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4467 to request assistance with any production needs or arrange spokesperson and artist interviews. Broadcast media crews are advised to arrive early for their setup.
Main stage performances:
6:30 p.m. Pre-show skating party, sponsored by Tim Hortons®, with award- winning, Canadian hip-hop icon DJ Mel Boogie
7:20 p.m. Traditional welcome by Elder Garry Sault
7:30 p.m. Nunavut’s radiant young electropop artist Riit
8:10 p.m. First lighting of the Christmas tree, sponsored by Toronto Hydro, and remarks
8:35 p.m. Performance by Lemon Bucket Orkestra sponsored by Great Gulf
9:30 p.m. Fireworks display sponsored by Toronto Real Estate Board
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible event. Accessible viewing areas and an ASL interpreter will be available onsite for all to enjoy this special evening. The complete event schedule is available at https://www.toronto.ca/cavalcade.
Information about local road closures in the vicinity of this event is available at http://bit.ly/WkendClosuresNov29toDec1. Road closures around Nathan Phillips Square will be in effect on Saturday, November 30 from 4 p.m. to midnight.
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