Thursday, November 26, 2009

Cavalcade of Lights starts this weekend!‏

CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS
presented by Scotiabank
November 28 – December 31, 2009

Toronto's 43rd annual Cavalcade of Lights returns to Nathan Phillips Square with dazzling lights, skating, fireworks and fantastic free concerts.

http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/

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Cavalcade of Lights Opening Celebration
Saturday, November 28, 2009
7 pm
Nathan Phillips Square
FREE!

A glittering evening of entertainment in honour of the premiere illumination of the Cavalcade of Lights display. Enjoy performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante, Fritz Helder and the Phantoms, and a Choral Christmas Medley led by Adrian Eccleston.

This year, the City of Toronto celebrates its 175th anniversary. Drop by the 175 Tent to pick up your limited edition picture postage stamp and holiday postcard. Limit: 1 per person, while quantities last.

Plus check out the Fair Trade Holiday Market from 2 to 10pm on November 28.

http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/firstlighting.htm

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Toronto's Official Christmas Tree
sponsored by The Bay

Standing 60-feet proud, this glittering giant evergreen is the focus of the biggest tree trimming effort in Toronto. This year's tree was designed and decorated by renowned Canadian designer Brian Gluckstein in partnership with the Bay. The Theme for the tree is "All That Glitters" featuring decorations in warm red, icy white and sparkling silver. Take advantage of the 30% off The Bay Queen Street E-coupon!

Print your e-coupon now! The Bay Queen Street – Save 30% on Christmas Street and Gluckstein Christmas trim and decor. One day only – November 28, 2009

http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/tree.htm

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Saturday Night Concerts & Fireworks 2009
December 5 / December 12 / December 19
7 – 10 pm
Nathan Phillips Square
FREE!

Each Saturday night enjoy a free outdoor concert and fireworks production. Don't miss concerts by Jully Black, State of Shock and Faber Drive. Bring your skates and take a spin around Nathan Phillips Square's famous ice rink to music by popular Toronto DJs.

For dates and more details visit: http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/festivefireworks.htm#1

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Shop by Day and Explore the Lights by Night
Neighbourhood Spotlight

In addition to all of the lights and shows at Nathan Phillips Square, throughout the holiday season brilliant creations of light will beautify the city as neighbourhoods and tourist attractions participate in the Cavalcade of Lights Festival.

In the spirit of the season, Toronto Hydro-Electric System is offering Toronto residents one (1) free set of energy efficient seasonal LED lights in exchange for two (2) sets of old, incandescent seasonal lights. LED lighting exchanges will take place during the neighbourhood lighting events at numerous locations across the city including:

Albion-Islington Square, Bloor West Village, Bloorcourt Village, Chinatown, Corso Italia, Downsview Park, Emery Village, GreekTown on the Danforth, The Kingsway, Little Italy, Rosedale Main Street, St. Gardens and St. Lawrence Market.

For exchange details visit: www.torontohydro.com/flex

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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Cavalcade of Lights Fireworks Package

The Holiday season is a magical time to visit Toronto. The city is aglow with lights and celebration and, with some of the best retail offerings in North America, Toronto is the perfect holiday shopping destination.

Take advantage of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel package starting at $195.
http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/hotelpackages.htm


Cavalcade of Lights is a signature event produced by the City of Toronto.

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