What to know
- Taste of Lawrence returns July 3–5 for its 22nd year as Scarborough’s largest street festival.
- More than 180 vendors will line Lawrence Avenue East, serving global food, products and showcasing cultures from around the world.
- A brand-new TOL Soccer Hub will celebrate soccer with free activities, watch parties, giveaways and interactive experiences.
- Festivalgoers can enjoy live music, midway rides, kids’ activities and the Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show throughout the weekend.
- Admission is free, with festivities kicking off July 3 at 6 p.m. with an Opening Ceremony followed by a multicultural parade.
Taste of Lawrence presented by TD is gearing up to be an unforgettable start to the summer as it returns July 3-5, bringing three days of food, culture, music and community to the heart of Scarborough.
Founded by Councillor Michael Thompson and hosted by the Wexford Heights BIA, Scarborough’s largest street festival will host over 180 vendors allowing for the ultimate cultural celebration, offering everything from incredible live performances and thrilling attractions to flavours from around the world for festivalgoers to experience.
Taste of Lawrence will include an exclusive soccer hub to celebrate soccer in the city. The TOL Soccer Hub will offer free watch parties, special programming, interactive experiences and giveaways.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy non-stop live entertainment throughout the weekend. The Main Stage will feature Canada’s top tribute bands alongside emerging local talent, while the Great Lakes Brewery and Lume Cocktails beverage garden offers the perfect place to relax between performances.
Returning favourites include Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show featuring remarkable tricks, laughs and fun for all ages as well as the 2nd annual Rising Stars Talent Showcase spotlighting artists-to-watch across the GTA. Festival attendees will have the exciting opportunity to enter for a chance to win an all-inclusive getaway, generously sponsored by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Board, by completing the festival survey.
Taste of Lawrence is free to attend and the festivities commence on July 3 at 6 p.m. with an exciting Opening Ceremony featuring a multicultural parade, continuing through July 5.
Thanking sponsors Scarboro Mazda, OLG, BMO, Powerline Plus, UBC Built Local 27, Virgin Radio, MPulse, BlogTO, the Government of Ontario and City of Toronto for their support of the festival.
For more information, visit the Wexford BIA’s website.
