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Cultural programs are fundamental to give shape to a community’s identity and also drive economic development, tourism, place-making and city-building.

The City of Vaughan is pleased to host a growing variety of city wide cultural programs and celebrations for residents, families and visitors to experience throughout the year.

 

January and February

Lunar New Year Celebration

Ringing in the Year of the Ox – virtually

The Vaughan community is invited to ring in the Lunar New Year with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council on Friday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Join in at vaughan.ca/live to welcome the Year of the Ox at the City’s first virtual Lunar New Year event. This will mark the 10th annual City of Vaughan Lunar New Year celebration.

 

March

Vaughan Recognizes International Women’s Day

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International Women’s Day has grown into a global day of recognition and acknowledgement, celebrated across developed and developing countries, and reflects upon women’s struggles, both past and present, as well as their achievements by optimistically looking towards a future of inspired change and opportunity.

 

May

InSpirit Festival

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InSpirit Festival celebrates the city of Vaughan’s cultural mosaic through city-wide arts and cultural programming that fosters community participation and pride. InSpirit focuses on the culture of yoga and the importance of community togetherness with free events city-wide, including family yoga, tai chi and Bollywood dance. The festival also recognizes the month of May as Asian Heritage Month in Ontario.

 

April to August

Music in the Square

The City of Vaughan’s Music in the Square event series is held in partnership with SmartCentres and Arcadia Live! Productions. The event offers fun, free musical and cultural events taking place all summer long in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Transit Square - the core of Vaughan’s emerging downtown.

 

For event-related questions, please contact:

Mirella Tersigni
Creative and Cultural Officer
Economic and Cultural Development
905-832-2281 ext. 8459
mirella.tersigni@vaughan.ca

 

September to October

Culture Days

Culture Days 2020 is going virtual! Culture Days is extending beyond the traditional weekend to a virtual, more inclusive and interactive 4-week schedule of activities.

Kicking off September 25 and running until October 25, Vaughan Culture Days invites everyone to participate in and show appreciation for arts and culture in our own communities and nationwide!

The Vaughan Culture Days website will act as a promotional platform for creators of every kind to showcase a variety of virtual and in-person activities. Going digital allows participants to virtually explore the City and discover live-streamed performances and other online presentations.

Activity registration for organizations is now open!

REGISTER NOW

 

 

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 Contact Information

 

Economic and Cultural Development

Phone: 905-832-8526

North American toll-free: 1-844-832-2112

Email: ecd@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1

 

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  • Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
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