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Experience The Summer Magic At Celebration Square!

MISSISSAUGA: Live, in-person events are back! Residents and visitors are one-step closer to celebrating together at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS).

From May to October, MCS proudly presents Summertime Magic. Enjoy a variety of free events from food festivals to outdoor fitness and live music, representing a mosaic of Mississauga’s cultural scene. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Ontario Parasport Games Opening Ceremony

Kick-off the Games with the Opening Ceremony at Celebration Square on May 13. From May 13 to 15, Mississauga will host Ontario’s parasport athletes, who will be striving for gold while competing throughout the city. Learn more

Ontario Summer Opening Ceremony

Festivals are back

Games

For the second time, Mississauga is proud to host the Ontario Summer Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 21. From July 21 to 24, Ontario’s athletes will compete in a number of sports at various locations. Learn more

Every weekend, the Square is home to some of the largest cultural mixed media work and community activations focus on celebrating the existence of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, and those who live along the margins of society. events in the GTA featuring a wide array of live music, artistic performances and delicious food. Check the online event calendar for listings.

Fresh Air Fitness

Siddiqui’s goal is to evoke questions about why this group of people is being focused on, and for viewers to be conscious of those humans who add so much value to the world, but are outdoor theatre. From nostalgic throwbacks to blockbuster hits, this year’s movie line-up includes dinosaurs, wizards and superheroes. View schedule

Open Air Story Time

treated as though they are Invisible. Siddiqui first picked up the camera 10 years ago. Her work has evolved from photography to the use of mixed media and experimentation with acrylic paint,

Flowers for You: Face of Islam is part of ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art, 2021–2022 a year-long celebration of Toronto’s exceptional public art collection and the creative community behind it.

Working closely with artists and Toronto’s arts institutions, the City of Toronto is delivering major public art projects and commissions, citywide, from fall 2021 to fall 2022.

Supporting local artists and new artworks that reflect Toronto's diversity, ArtworxTO is creating more opportunities for Torontonians to engage with art in their everyday lives. This year, explore your city and discover creativity and community–everywhere. Visit artworxTO.ca for full details.

ArtworxTO Hubs are spaces for artistic and community activity led by the next generation of curators, collectives and artists.

Through exhibitions, activations, workshops and experiences, the hubs will amplify local artistic identities, recognize their global vibrancy, and empower creative communities. Year-long hubs are located at Downsview Park, Scarborough Town Centre, Cloverdale Common and Union Station. food trucks and a spectacular fireworks finale. Featuring Canada’s most inspiring breakout artist, JESSIA; multi-platinum performer, Elijah Woods; Mississauga sensation, Junia T; Hip-hop star, Zach Zoya; and Juno-winning artist, TÖME for an unforgettable evening.

Amphitheatre Unplugged

Live performances can be experienced through a partnership with the Mississauga Arts Council at Celebration Square’s Amphitheatre every Wednesday night in August.

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