Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week
Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display.
This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances.
Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.
Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.
The festival will feature vendor markets where you can shop for ethnic goods, providing a unique experience that transports you straight to the vibrant street markets of India.
And for the unversed, a Diwali celebration is incomplete without a grandiose display of fireworks, and this year, a massive fireworks and laser light show is in the works.
Diwali - Festival of Lights, which bills itself as the "biggest Diwali festival in the GTA," will take place on Oct. 11 and 12, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day, at Nathan Phillips Square, and is free to attend.
Nathan Phillips Square is located at 100 Queen St. W.
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