Get ready to celebrate Filipino culture with colourful performances and delightful eats this weekend.
FUN Philippines Toronto
Fun Philippines Toronto Street Festival is returning for a third year after a successful debut last summer. The festival is organized by the Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA), a not-for-profit group.
The festival will showcase the Asian country’s culture through various food and artisans set up at Harbourfront Centre in downtown Toronto.
In addition, there will be plenty of free cultural programs, games and street activations.
This highly anticipated event will feature an incredible lineup of performances.
The festival starts on July 26 with rock band Amplifye and pop band AC Project.
The celebration continues on July 27 with a parade, cultural performances, and dances, featuring artists like Mary Kristine Garcia and BGYO. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and lasts around 45 minutes with a route around the Harbourfront Centre grounds.
On July 28, enjoy fitness fun, hula dances, young Filipino talents, and stars Zsa Zsa Padilla and Ogie Alcasid.
For those who want to learn how to make a traditional bag, the Bayong, Maricel Salvador of AKI’s Bayong from Potrero, Malabon, will showcase her basket weaving skills, transforming traditional bayongs from buri leaves to recycled plastic. Workshops run on July 27-28, offering a blend of cultural heritage and sustainable innovation in bag-making.
Visitors can also enjoy free movies indoors at 2 p.m. in Studio Theatre: Unbreakable on Saturday, and Love You to the Stars and Back on Sunday.
When it comes to satisfying your taste buds, Fun Philippines has you covered. From delectable pork BBQ, lechon, kare-kare, sisig, dinakdakan, and kilawin, there’s a wide array of food to enjoy.
Fun Philippines Toronto Street Festival – Trip Planning
When: July 26-28, 2024
Friday, 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday, 10:30am – 7:00pm
Friday, July 26
8:00 PM – Bandang Pinoy: Amplifye
9:30 PM – Bandang Pinoy: Ac Project
Saturday, July 27
11:00 AM – Fun Fiesta Parade
12:00 PM – Fun Opening Ceremony
12:30 PM – Fun Cultural Dance
1:00 PM – Seniors In Motion
2:00 PM – Philippine Cultural Dance
3:00 PM – Fun Vocal Groove
3:30 PM – Ati-atihan Parade
4:30 PM – Fun Community Dancing
5:00 PM – Opm: Celebrating 50 Years
6:00 PM – TFC30 Happy Hour Featuring Bgyo
9:30 PM – Keep The Faith: Celebrating 40 Years Of Bon Jovi
Sunday, July 28
10:30 AM – Dance Fitness Fun
11:00 AM – Island Charms
1:15 PM – Filipino Rising Stars
2:30 PM – Philippine Variety Show: Community Dancing
3:30 PM – Dance Groove
4:00 PM – Viva Latina
5:30 PM – TFC30 Happy Hour With Ogie Alcasid And Zsa Zsa Padilla
Workshop Schedule:
Saturday, July 27: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 28: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where:
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
How Much: Free
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It’s for all ages? What kind of parking is there for handicapped seniors?