THE Boulevarde will be closed to traffic this Saturday for the Greater Toronto Spring Fair.
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Instead of hosting a steady stream of motor vehicles, the main street will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly market and entertainment precinct.
The fair, hosted by Toronto Chamber of Commerce, will be open from 9am to 3pm in the Toronto CBD.
More than 150 displays and stalls will be on show.
Chamber spokesperson Brenda Hartmire said an extensive variety of items would be on sale.
“Everything from hand-made art and craft, to original designer clothing,” Ms Hartmire said.
“There will also be entertainment aplenty with three stages featuring school choirs and bands, West Lakes Concert Band, performances from young bands and duos, local dance studios, and multicultural dance and singing groups.”
“A highlight of the entertainment program will be performances by the group, DidgEra, whose global grooves cross cultural boundaries of the past, with tribal rhythmic roots, while embracing reggae-dub, house, jazz, chillout and dance,” Ms Hartmire said.
Having made eight tours of Europe, performing at festivals such as Glastonbury, it was exciting to see DidgEra perform at the Greater Toronto Spring Fair, she said.
“The lake pool in the foreshore park again will be the scene of great water activities complements of local swimming school, First Splashes,” Ms Hartmire said.
“And amusement rides will be in the Toronto Diggers area.”
The Greater Toronto Spring Fair is also known for its tempting array of foods and drinks.
Ms Hartmire said there would again be a great variety of food vendors along the street. Visitors could also eat a relaxing meal at one of the numerous cafes along The Bouelvarde and Victory Parade, she said.
“A new feature this year will be the mini Farmers Market, featuring some of the popular vendors from the Farmers and Artisan Market held on the Toronto foreshore each month,” she said.