Vaughan’s award-winning Winterfest returns – virtually

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Tune in on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. for family-friendly entertainment, including headliner Tyler Shaw

The Vaughan community is invited to tune in and take part virtually in the 32nd annual Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. The City’s award-winning Winterfest event is being held virtually this year at vaughan.ca/winterfest to allow viewers to mark this popular and much-anticipated event safely from the comfort of their homes.
 
This free family-friendly event will be emceed by YTV’s Duhin and Spencer and will feature performances from platinum selling artist and JUNO award nominee Tyler Shaw, Roberta Battaglia, Doo Doo the Clown, Zero Gravity Circus, The Magen Boys, TEAM T&J as well as an interactive science demo by Mad Science. Guests can also take part in hands-on activities and dance fit performances by Vaughan’s Recreation Services team. The festivities will also include an official welcome from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council.
 
During the event, videos submitted by the community will be shown to highlight some of their favourite winter activities.
 
Founded in 1990, Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest has grown to become an important and highly anticipated City of Vaughan tradition. Moving this year’s event online is the latest action in a series of measures taken by the City to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
 
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“I am pleased to invite all citizens to join us for the award-winning 32nd annual Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest. This year’s event is being held virtually for the first time, and will feature incredible performances by Doo Doo the Clown, Roberta Battaglia, and our headliner, Tyler Shaw. There will also be a fire artist performance by Zero Gravity Circus, dancing with The Magen Boys, an interactive science demo by Mad Science, and much more. Even though we can’t physically come together to experience the beauty of winter, this year’s Winterfest will surely be one to remember.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua 
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • This family-friendly event will be emceed by YTV’s Duhin and Spencer and will feature performances from Tyler Shaw, Roberta Battaglia, Doo Doo the Clown, Zero Gravity Circus, The Magen Boys, TEAM T&J as well as an interactive science demo by Mad Science, hands-on activities and dance fit performances by Recreation Services.
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  • Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19
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