St. Lawrence Market is ready to celebrate summer with free, family-friendly programming. The Market is excited to partner with several Toronto-based organizations and community staples to bring diverse programming, including live music and dance performances, new shopping experiences, outdoor food and drink vendors, and more.
Summer events at the Market will enliven a pedestrian-only Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade. The area will remain closed to vehicular traffic through the end of September and be used as a vibrant public space, community hub and urban park.
This Sunday, St. Lawrence Market will kick off summer programming with the following events:
Pride Brunch on Market Street
Date: June 18 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Market Street between Front St. E. and The Esplanade
The St. Lawrence Market will be hosting Pride Brunch as an official major cultural partner of Pride Toronto. Market vendors will be set up all along Market Street to serve tasty brunch plates, snacks and drinks. Visitors can enjoy free DJ sets, live music, and drag performances. Performers include DJ Lytes, Yarro, Just Peachy, Jayjay Kings and more. Anastarzia Anaquway will headline the day’s events.
Sunday Variety vintage market
Dates: Sunday, June 18, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Temporary Market at 125 The Esplanade
A new vintage market launches at 125 The Esplanade! The event will take over the Temporary Market space throughout the summer. Shoppers can expect various vendors, including artisan goods, antiques, home décor, vintage clothing, gourmet snacks, beverages and more. This event is organized by the team behind the wildly popular Hippie Market pop-ups throughout Toronto. For more information on the Sunday Variety vintage market, visit www.sundayvariety.com.
For a full list of summer programs and events at the St. Lawrence Market Complex is available online.
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“The St. Lawrence Market continues to be one of the City’s premier destinations for visitors and local residents alike. I’m very excited about the new Sunday Variety vintage market and the many events and programs happening around the St. Lawrence Market district this summer. I encourage residents and visitors to experience the Market—including the pedestrianized Market Street – this weekend and celebrate pride at the Pride Brunch this weekend.”
– Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre)
St. Lawrence Market is a renowned international food market featuring 120 merchants, vendors and farmers, offering fresh produce, meats and specialty items. Serving Toronto residents and international visitors since 1803, the market is regularly recognized as one of Toronto’s most popular destinations and one of the world’s top food markets. The St. Lawrence Market Complex consists of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market – the latter now in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade.
Information is available on the St. Lawrence Market Complex website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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