Arts in the Parks: Ward’s Island Fire Parade

Event Details

This event finished on 04 August 2019

Join Shadowland Theatre for a community celebration of light and dark featuring puppets, stilt-walkers, flags, lanterns, spectacle arts, and live music. Led by a parade band, the procession begins at Ward’s Island clubhouse and continues through the Island community to the water’s edge for a finale.

Leading up to the parade day, Shadowland Theatre will have community workshops (see below). The event is free, with pass the hat for donations.

Take the Ward’s Island Ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Docks (Bay and Queen’s Quay). From Wards Island dock walk straight ahead to the WIA clubhouse. Buy tickets and get ferry schedules online or call 416-392-8193.

Lantern Making Workshops: Sundays July 21 and 28, 2-5 pm; July 30 and August 1 at 7-9 pm. Materials fee $25/lantern. Open to families but not suitable for small children.
Open Workshops at Ward’s Island Clubhouse: Weekdays July 29–August 2, 10 am–8 pm. Create puppets, costumes, lanterns, and take roles in the show. All are welcome.