Mayor Bevilacqua marks 30th annual Winterfest
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Day-long event features family friendly activities and entertainment
Marking an important milestone, the 30th annual award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest returned to Vellore Village Community Centre on Feb. 10. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua formally began festivities with a keynote address alongside Members of Council and local dignitaries.
Founded
in 1989, Winterfest has grown to become a popular and much anticipated City of
Vaughan tradition. This year’s event featured an outdoor stage with live
entertainment and signature performances including Kreative in Dance Styles
(K.I.D.S.); Zero Gravity Circus – Fire Show; Doo Doo The International Clown;
and Sonshine and Broccoli. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service led a community
demonstration and raised awareness about the ongoing importance of fire safety.
The annual free pancake breakfast was a success with hundreds of people
enjoying delicious flapjacks.
Children
had the opportunity to get their photo taken with the beloved animated
characters Peppa Pig and George, and Bob the Builder. The indoor stage included
performances by EDu Dance Arts Academy. Families had the opportunity to explore
many other activities including a photo booth, face painting and horse-drawn
wagon rides. The popular CN Little Obie train and a midway of rides and inflatables
were also hits.
Vaughan
staff were present to engage attendees about a number of important
city-building programs and initiatives including recreational programs,
environmental stewardship and the Draft 2019 Budget.
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“This
year, our community came together to celebrate the City of Vaughan’s 30th
annual Winterfest. I was honoured to once again gather with family, friends and
loved ones to experience the beauty of the season and take part in this
exciting Vaughan tradition. Communities are strengthened by gatherings like
this – where people come together to celebrate our blessings and make
meaningful contributions to our collective well-being. Winterfest is just one
of many occasions for us to enjoy Vaughan’s unrivalled quality of life and make
new and cherished memories together.”
- Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
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FACTS
- Presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons, 2019 marks the 30th annual Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest
LEARN
MORE
- Winterfest webpage
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