Bringing together cultural leaders and festival organizers, this talk will reflect on what it takes to bring these celebrations to life.
Festivals transform Toronto’s public spaces into a world stage for culture, creativity and community. This talk, in partnership with Doors Open, explores how streets, parks, parking lots and other shared spaces become vibrant public realms for accessible cultural festivals for residents and visitors alike.
These events animate the city, support local businesses and showcase the diversity that defines Toronto as a global cultural hub. Bringing together cultural leaders and festival organizers, the conversation will reflect on what it takes to bring these celebrations to life – from vision and community collaboration to navigating the challenges behind the festivals that activate Toronto’s public spaces each year.
