There’s no shortage of festivals for Torontonians to enjoy this weekend — from jazz to wine to soccer.
The month-long Beaches International Jazz Festival is is one option that celebrates the history of local artists. The festival runs from July 5 until July 28.
The jazz festival is one of the largest in Canada, according to the festival’s website. Performances will be held at various parks around the city.
Musicians over the July 5-7 weekend will perform at Jimmie Simpson Park. In a news release, event organizers said the event has thousands of attendees each year.
The Taste of Lawrence street festival in Scarborough is also running this weekend.
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According to their website, there are over 150 food vendors, midway rides, music and a stunt dog show.
Located in the Birchmount Road section of Lawrence Avenue, the cultural celebration will include a wide assortment of food and performances, according to the event’s website.
For wine enthusiasts, Wine Fest is coming to downtown Toronto this weekend. The festival takes place from July 5 to July 7 and will take place rain or shine, event organizers said in a news release.
Those that attend can choose from four three-hour sessions and taste wines from California, Niagara-on-the-lake, South Africa, Chile, Italy, Rioja, Spain, New Zealand and more, organizers said in a news release.
For soccer fans, Cafe Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood is showing the Canada vs Venezuela COPA America game July 5. The game starts at 9 p.m EST.
More festivals and events in Toronto can be found on the city’s website.