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Celebration Square
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Celebration Square is a popular location to host free outdoor, public events of all sizes with the entire venue capable of accommodating up to 30,000 people. With large open areas and adjacent smaller, intimate spaces, the Square is ideal for outdoor festivals, concerts and more.
To learn more about the venue, visit the Mississauga Celebration Square Venue Rental & Technical Guide.
Amenities
Apply to host an event
Before you start the application process, review the City’s guidelines for events at Celebration Square, Outdoor Events in the Civic District policy and event-planning toolkit for information about requirements, regulations and criteria that all events must meet.
Thank you for your interest in the largest outdoor event space in Mississauga! In order to host your large event at Celebration Square, you must participate in the competitive application process. Once submitted, all applications will be evaluated, and successful applicants will be selected, by the Mississauga Celebration Square Community Reference Group.
The application process to host a large event at Celebration Square in 2024 is now closed. We look forward for reviewing your application for 2025.
If you have any questions, please email us at: MCS.operations@mississauga.ca
To apply for a small event in October to December 2023, fill out the MCS Small Event Application form and submit it via email to celebration.square@mississauga.ca.
Small events have 1,000 attendees or less and do not require the main stage concert systems. Small events will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on the availability of City resources. You must apply a minimum of 12 weeks before your event date to be considered.
Before hosting your demonstration, rally, or vigil:
- Check the events calendar and consider rescheduling based on availability. Multiple events may occur at once on the Square and we expect respectful usage of the shared space
- Review the Celebration Square restrictions for demonstrations, rallies or vigils
Complete the Demonstration, Rally or Vigil notification form at least one week before your event date.
If you’re interested in requesting a flag raising at the Square or lighting of the Civic Centre clock tower, you can learn more about our Community Recognition Program.
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Celebration Square is the City’s premier outdoor venue, which can accommodate up to 30,000. Celebration Square is the City’s premier outdoor venue, which can accommodate up to 30,000. -
This 300-seat amphitheatre is fully equipped for smaller, intimate events. This 300-seat amphitheatre is fully equipped for smaller, intimate events. -
This market area of the Square is designed to accommodate food trucks and vendors. This market area of the Square is designed to accommodate food trucks and vendors. -
A large main stage that accommodates all types of performances. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make events at the Square memorable. A large main stage that accommodates all types of performances. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make events at the Square memorable. -
The City's largest outdoor fountain and wading pool is a great attraction for event guests in the summer. The City's largest outdoor fountain and wading pool is a great attraction for event guests in the summer. -
State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make events at the Square memorable. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make events at the Square memorable. -
The Square’s large turf lawn can accommodate different types of outdoor activities and gatherings. The Square’s large turf lawn can accommodate different types of outdoor activities and gatherings. -
In the winter, the fountain and wading pool transforms into an ice rink with skate rentals available on site. In the winter, the fountain and wading pool transforms into an ice rink with skate rentals available on site.
Vendor and performer opportunities
To become a performer or food vendor, submit your contact information to our email database. We’ll contact you if there’s an opportunity available.
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities
For advertising opportunities on the Gateway Advertising screens, located at the corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and Duke of York Boulevard, please contact Andy Querin – Senor Manager, Sales, Astral Media – at 416-440-6861 or email andy.querin@astral.com.
For sponsorship and activation opportunities at Celebration Square and it’s events, please contact us via email at sponsorship@mississauga.ca, or by completing our online intake form.