Join us for this year's Toronto Newcomer Day celebrations taking place on Tuesday, May 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto Newcomer Day is an annual event, first proclaimed in 2015, that highlights Canada's proud history of welcoming newcomers with open arms. Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall will be filled with activities and entertainment as we welcome newcomers to Toronto and celebrate their many contributions.
Toronto Newcomer Day is especially meaningful this year given the overwhelming outpouring of support from Toronto communities in light of the national Syrian refugee resettlement effort.
Visit toronto.ca/newcomerday for more information or download the event flyer here.
We hope that you will be able to join us!
Schedule for the Day
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
11:30-3:30pm | City Hall & Nathan Phillips Square
Food Trucks, Tours of City Hall, Newcomer Artist Showcase,
Speakers Corner Filming, Art Exhibit, Gardening and Group Activities.
INFORMATION FAIR
11:30-2:30pm | Nathan Phillips Square
Information on City and community services, resources and programs available to newcomers.
FORMAL PROGRAM
12:30-1:30pm | Nathan Phillips Square Stage
Remarks by Mayor John Tory and Special guest Senator, Ratna Omidvar Plus cultural performances by local artists, including award winning artist Bruno Capinan
Twitter: @Bruno_Capinan http://www.brunocapinan.com.br/
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY
2:30-3:30pm | City Hall, Council Chamber
Join us as new Canadians take the Oath of Citizenship. National Anthem to be sung by Maryem Toller, Acclaimed Toronto-based Arabic jazz vocalist
ART EXHIBIT by Ghazal Partou
11:30 to 2:30pm | City Hall, Members Lounge Twitter @GhazalPartou http://www.ghazalpartou.com/
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