The 38th Annual Festival of India (Ratha–Yatra) is almost here! Please visit www.feedyoursoul.to for more information. Some of the Highlights of the festival are summarized below:
PARADE
Toronto’s 38th Annual Festival of India launches with a spectacular parade on July 17th at 11:00am which will cruise down Yonge Street, beginning at Yonge & Bloor and make its way down to the lake. During the parade, three, intricately detailed, 40-foot tall floats will be hand-pulled by participants amidst energetic singing, drumming, and dancing, creating a wondrous, carnival-like atmosphere.
FESTIVAL AT CENTRE ISLAND
After the colourful parade down Yonge Street, Festival of India celebrations continue for the remainder of the weekend at Centre Island. At Centre Island, all festival-goers will be treated to a sumptuous and FREE vegetarian feast! The island’s festivities will also feature a massive outdoor tented pavilion, host to a free and varied assortment of family-friendly activities and events. The festival is free and open to everyone!
ARTS & CULTURE
The Festival of India is proud to present a lineup of new and award-winning performances that portray the depth and the passion of ancient India’s devotional traditions. From enrapturing dance performances to dramas depicting thrilling stories from ancient scripture, the Arts & Culture stage program presented at the Festival of India will surely be a treat for one and all.