The City of Toronto is kicking off the holiday season Saturday with sparkly lights and a whole slate of events at Nathan Phillips Square.
Starting at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, the Cavalcade of Lights will once again illuminate Nathan Phillips Square.
The opening ceremony, which kicks off at 5 p.m., features Afro-Caribbean songwriter Zaynab Wilson Mozayik, circus performances by Zero Gravity Circus and Trash Panda Brass, and dragon dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will also deliver remarks.
This year, Nathan Phillips Square's iconic Christmas Tree is a 60-foot tall white spruce. The tree will be decorated with energy-efficient lights and more than 500 ornaments. It also gets lit at 6:40 p.m.
The following road closures will be in effect between 3 p.m., and 11 p.m.:
- Queen Street West from Bay Street to University Avenue
- Albert Street between James Street and Bay Street
- York Street between Richmond Street West and Queen Street West
A number of TTC routes will also be diverted during this time. More information can be found on the City of Toronto's website.
