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What time is it? Summertime! Experience the Magic of Summer at Celebration Square

Entertainment and activities | May 3, 2022

Live, in-person events are back! Residents and visitors are one-step closer to celebrating together at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS).

From May to October, MCS proudly presents Summertime Magic. Enjoy a variety of free events from food festivals to outdoor fitness and live music, representing a mosaic of Mississauga’s cultural scene. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

What’s in store this season?

Ontario Parasport Games Opening Ceremony
Kick-off the Games with the Opening Ceremony at Celebration Square on May 13. From May 13 to 15, Mississauga will host Ontario’s parasport athletes, who will be striving for gold while competing throughout the city. Learn more

Ontario Summer Games Opening Ceremony
For the second time, Mississauga is proud to host the Ontario Summer Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 21. From July 21 to 24, Ontario’s athletes will compete in a number of sports at various locations. Learn more

Festivals are back
Every weekend, the Square is home to some of the largest cultural events in the GTA featuring a wide array of live music, artistic performances and delicious food. Check the online event calendar for listings.

Fresh Air Fitness
Run, punch, dance and burn those calories away with Fresh Air Fitness. The City’s best instructors have crafted a season filled with your favourite muscle-pumping, high-energy classes for everyone of all fitness levels and abilities to enjoy. View schedule

Movie Nights under the stars
Grab a blanket and join friends and neighbours at the City’s biggest outdoor theatre. From nostalgic throwbacks to blockbuster hits, this year’s movie line-up includes dinosaurs, wizards and superheroes. View schedule

Open Air Story Time
Open Air Story Time brings stories to life through weekly interactive live readings of children’s books. Taking place in the Amphitheatre on Wednesday mornings, families are invited to join City librarians as they explore the wonderful world of imagination through books, crafts and activities.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
A celebration focused on National Indigenous Peoples Day on Tuesday, June 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. In collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, experience delicious food prepared by a line-up of Indigenous vendors, browse through the artisan market, then head to the main stage for an exciting concert featuring headline performer, Logan Staats.

Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day from 4 to 10 p.m. in the heart of Mississauga with live entertainment, food trucks and a spectacular fireworks finale. Featuring Canada’s most inspiring breakout artist, JESSIA; multi-platinum performer, Elijah Woods; Mississauga sensation, Junia T; Hip-hop star, Zach Zoya; and Juno-winning artist, TÖME for an unforgettable evening.

Amphitheatre Unplugged
Live performances can be experienced through a partnership with the Mississauga Arts Council at Celebration Square’s Amphitheatre every Wednesday night in August.

Love Local Music
Live music can be experienced under the night sky as local music curators present a series of concerts in the Amphitheatre. Tickets are required and seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Porch
Created for those with a sweet (or savoury) tooth, The Porch, Celebration Square’s outdoor patio, won’t disappoint. Located in the Market Trellis, food trucks will be cooking up fresh food for an affordable price.

The Fountain
Suit up and head to the biggest wading pool in the city. Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun steps away from the big screens, food trucks and exciting live events.

For more information, visit celebrationsquare.ca.

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