Aided by magnificent spring (summer?) weather, the 44th annual Forsythia Festival held May 3rd was a super day filled with smiling faces. Led by Festival King, Lenny Long and Festival Queen, Erica Benson – the parade headed off into the neighbourhood with the Lemon Bucket Orkestra sounding the charge.
After meandering through the neighbourhood, greeted by yellow flags flying from many homes, the parade ended at Wellesley Park where face painting, a bouncy castle, games, prizes, exhibitions and a well-attended food and beer tent entertained everyone for the rest of the day. Over 550 people participated in the parade and a total of approximately 700 visited us during the day.
This festival is truly a neighbourhood event and the Cabbagetown Residents Association wouldn’t be able to do it without the volunteer efforts of over 90 residents and the financial support of 68 businesses and organizations. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Thank you to our donors!
Hepburn Landscape Contractors
Steak and Chops
David Harland and Francis McNamara – Harvey Kalles Real Estate
Haddad Hudson Professional Corporation
Kendall & Co.
Toronto Centre Federal Liberal Riding Association On Behalf of Bill Morneau
Michael O’Brien – Bosley Real Estate
RBC Global Asset Management
Richard Silver – Sotheby’s International Real Estate
TD Bank Group
Tony Lafazanis
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Carlton Cleaners
Hey Lucy!
The Irv
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre
Daniel et Daniel
Expedia
House On Parliament
Menagerie Pet Shop
Ontario Progressive Conservative Party – Martin Abell
Steve Kwan – Royal LePage
RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities Michael I. Eastmure, CFA
Pehr
Cycle Solutions
Fair Trade Jewellery Co.
18 Blocks
Absolute Bakery and Café
The Epicure Shop
Home Life / Realty One
James R. Metcalfe – Johnston and Daniel, Royal LePage
Toronto Centre Provincial Liberal Association
M-Squared Contracting
The Pear Tree
Sage Realty – Nick and Hilary
Queen Beez Urban Design Squad
Sinate Creations
Pizza Pizza
Imperial Vending
Steam Whistle Brewing
Cabbagetown Organics
Pet Valu
Mi Casa
Urban Stroll (Etsy artist)
Cabbagetown Brew
Cabbagetown Carpentry
Eagle Tae Kwon Do
Face Furniture Optical
Royal Home Hardware
Edwin – The House of Dumont
Jordano Skincare + Day Spa
Merryberry Café+Bistro
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cabbagetown Preservation Association
Sundara Yoga
Claudia Salzmann & Associates
Jet Fuel
Star Nails
Spruce Home Decor
Outlet Tags Canopies Ltd.
HAIR SPA by Lam
Labour Of Love
Dress Mavens
F’Amelia
Nettleship’s Hardware
Rexall Pharma Plus
No Frills