There is nothing that gets Canadians together like Canada Day celebrations. I attended and participated in Canada Day celebrations at Thompson Park, Scarborough, Ontario. There was something for everyone. As to be expected the racial mix was all over the map, or globe. Still, the expression “Happy Canada Day” pulled everyone together. It really was an amazing feeling.
Canada Day is held every year on July 01. There are outdoor events at most large parks as well as fireworks at various locations in Toronto. Some years I feel lazy and do not attend, but really this is my family’s loss.
Celebrations at Thompson Park include a live band, various family and kid entertainment such as face painting, show and tell zoo, three inflatable slides, a crafts area, a playground with a small wading pool, and roaming clowns. It was not so crowded, though parking is on the grass, away from the park.
As far as I could see, everyone got along. There were many Chinese, Philipino, Black, Middle Eastern, White and other people in attendance, all with families, and getting along.
At night we went to Milliken Park for fireworks. They were spectacular.
Maybe it was just the excellent weather, but I had a good time. It was a good day to celebrate being Canadian.