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Carassauga – Festival of Cultures – May 27 and 28

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Canada’s Largest Multicultural Festival, Celebrating it’s 38th Anniversary!

Carassauga’s vision is to organize a city-wide multicultural festival to promote understanding, respect and co-operation among all Canadians of different heritage, celebrating the diversity of Mississauga. Carassauga provides the opportunity for ethnocultural communities to promote and celebrate their culture through entertainment, food, arts and education.

Festival Highlights for 2023
• 25 Countries showcasing their cultural entertainment, food, art and history
• 5 locations throughout Mississauga (in arenas, community centres, and community halls)
• 11 stages with non-stop entertainment including a variety of dance, music, singing, fashion
shows, etc.
• Indulge in our Toonie Taste experience. For visitors wishing to enjoy a broader sampling of diverse
ethnic cuisine. Small taster plates will be offered at Pavilions for only a Toonie!
• Learn about each culture through interactive dance lessons, arts and crafts, cooking demos etc.

Festival Hours
Saturday, May 27 – 12 pm to midnight
Sunday, May 28 – 12 pm to 7 pm

Participating Cultural Pavilions:
Countries of Africa, Armenia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia,
Turkiye, USA – State of Hawaii, and Vietnam.

Admission
Carassauga Passports are $15.00.
Children 12 and under are FREE.

A Passport entitles a visitor to:
• Unlimited entry during the Festival weekend to all the Cultural Pavilions.
• Access to live performances, various food vendors and kids’ activities
• FREE Ridership on all MiWay buses and shuttle buses during the Festival hours with a Carassauga pass and FREE parking at all locations

Kid’s Activities

Outdoor Kids Zone

Enjoy fun-filled activities: arts and crafts, games, midway rides and a photo with our mascots, Cara and Missi

Enjoy cultural activities, arts and crafts and more.

Location – PFFC South Parking Lot, outdoor tented area.

2022 Festival Facts
• 188,834 visits recorded
• 1,824 Performers & 74 Artisans showcased
• 2,394 Volunteers involved with the Festival.

Visit carassauga.com for more details and a map of locations.

May 10, 2023
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Virtual Community Meeting | Official Plan Review – Housing & Land Use Policies

By Events, Planning & Development

Join Us! Official Plan Review

The City is moving forward with the next phase of community engagement for the Official Plan Review – and we need your input!

Every 10 years, the City reviews and updates the Official Plan to ensure it reflects Mississauga’s changing needs. The Official Plan is an important part of our city building efforts. It’s a comprehensive document that guides how the City will grow and develop.

To date, staff have shared two sets of updated Official Plan draft policies for feedback.

On May 16, staff will present the third and final set of policies – related to Housing & Land Use – at a virtual community meeting. These policies:

  • Outline where the city will grow
  • Enable more housing types in neighbourhoods
  • Promote housing affordability and rental protection
  • Create opportunities for mid-rise buildings
  • Update employment area policies

Join our team on May 16 from 6-8 p.m. for a virtual community meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording of the staff presentation will be posted online following the meeting. You can also provide your comments on the policies using our online commenting tool starting May 2.

To learn more visit: Mississauga.ca/officialplan

May 2, 2023
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Buskerfest – Looking for Volunteers

By Events, Ward 1

Port Credit Busker Fest is BACK!

Port Credit Buskerfest is looking for volunteers!
AUG 18-19-20, 2023

Do you need your student volunteer hours?
Do you want to give back to your community?
Do you want to have the best time ever?

You can get all that, and the T-shirt to match, by becoming a volunteer at PC Buskerfest!
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

April 28, 2023
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Sheridan Events During Youth Week

By Events, Youth

Sheridan has partnered with the City of Mississauga Recreation Team to provide several in-person and virtual events during National Youth Week (May 1-7)!  

The events are embedded within the City’s full calendar of events for youth and include sessions on Career Exploration, Interview Skills, a Campus Tour at the Hazel McCallion Campus, and an in-person event with our Varsity Basketball Athletes to lead a “Skills & Drills + talk about Post-Secondary” on May 3rd at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre. 

Here is a link to a news release that has links to all of the Sheridan-hosted events.

April 27, 2023
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Smile Cookies are Back!

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April showers bring May cookies!

When you buy Smile Cookies between May 1 – 7 from a Mississauga Tim Hortons, you’ll be helping neighbours in need across your community.

Each cookie costs $1.50 (plus tax), and the proceeds raised in Mississauga will support The Mississauga Food Bank and Community Living Mississauga.

April 24, 2023
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National Youth Week

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National Youth Week (NYW) is back in Mississauga featuring a week-long festival filled with free events and activities happening at various locations across the city. The City will host a variety of free activities and programs that celebrate arts, environment, literacy and recreation for Mississauga youth where they can express their creativity, exchange ideas and connect with others.

From May 1 to 7, youth are encouraged to sign-up and participate online or in-person. This year’s line up features events focused on arts, environment, literacy and recreation.

In addition, the Museums Youth Council is proud to launch “Serene Seas” – a poetry anthology created by Mississauga youth.

Follow along on social media using #NYW905. A detailed list of programs can be accessed by visiting ca/nyw905.

April 24, 2023
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Mississauga Celebrates Tourism Week 2023

By Dining, Events

From April 24 – 30, Tourism Mississauga and the City of Mississauga are recognizing Tourism Week. The City is joining the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in recognizing the importance of tourism to our nation’s economic growth by encouraging Mississauga residents and visitors to support local tourism businesses across the city.

“After more than two very difficult years, the rebuilding of Mississauga’s tourism industry is underway, and we can all help our local businesses as they continue to recover,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Tourism is vital to our city and our country – not only for its capacity to generate huge economic activity, but also for showcasing Canada’s values as a nation: resilience, peace, tolerance, and inclusivity. With over 1,800 restaurants representing food from more than 150 countries, as well as many charming local shops and businesses and wonderful welcoming people, Mississauga truly has something for everyone. I encourage residents and visitors to explore everything Mississauga has to offer as we help our local businesses thrive again.”

These are some great ways to take part in Tourism Week:

  • Support a local restaurant
  • Check out a new attraction in Mississauga
  • Purchase tickets to an upcoming event or festival
  • Sign up for Tourism Mississauga’s Sauga Savings Pass to access exclusive offers and tourism deals across the city
  • Follow @VisitMississauga on social for more ideas of things to do with friends and family who are visiting

Businesses can also show their support for Tourism Week 2023:

“There is no better time to visit Mississauga or plan a fun staycation in our exciting city,” said Sam Kohli, Chair, Tourism Mississauga.  “With so many beautiful spots, great attractions and a variety of fabulous restaurants with delicious food, now’s the time to check out all we have to offer.”

The City will light the Civic Centre Clock Tower green on April 25 to mark Tourism Week. Community partners including the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Malton Business Improvement Association (BIA), the Port Credit BIA and the Port Credit Lighthouse will also show their support for Tourism Week by Lighting Up Green.

“This year’s theme for Tourism Week, CANADA: Powered by Tourism,  was chosen to recognize the fundamental economic and sociocultural importance of the tourism sector in Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast,” said Victoria Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Mississauga.  “Prior to COVID-19, tourism was responsible for nearly 1 in 10 jobs and $105 billion in annual spending in Canada, and was a leading economic driver in Mississauga. We’re excited to be fully open to welcome residents and visitors back to enjoy all of the great things our city has to offer. We hope you’ll join us in rediscovering Mississauga!”

For more information about Tourism Mississauga, check out visitmississauga.ca or follow @VisitMississauga on social for more tourism recommendations, contests and upcoming events.

Fast Facts about Tourism in Canada and Mississauga:

  • #DYK Pearson International Airport, located in Mississauga, is Canada’s largest and busiest airport. In 2022, Pearson welcomed over 35.6 million visitors, up 180 per cent from 2021.
  • #DYK Mississauga is the seventh largest city in Canada, and the third largest in Ontario.
  • #DYK Square One Shopping Centre is the largest shopping mall in the province, with over 330 restaurants and retailers. This year Square One celebrates its 50th anniversary in October 2023.
  • #DYK Mississauga’s Celebration Square is home to more than 42 annual events and festivals that attract more than 500,000 visitors each year, and has welcomed over 6.6 million people since opening in 2011.
  • #DYK that 13 of the annual events held at Celebration Square draw more than 10,000 attendees per event.
  • #DYK that in 2022, Mississauga hosted 17 sporting events that brought $22.5 million to the city.
  • #DYK Tourism businesses in Mississauga recently received $900,000 from the Federal government’s Tourism Relief Fund to make business improvements towards enhancing the visitor experience and services in Mississauga.
  • #DYK Tourism Mississauga is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga, and is one of the newest DMOs in Canada.
  • #DYK that events and attractions like Illumi Mississauga, World of Barbie exhibit and Night Market TO welcomed a combined attendance of over 500,000 spectators and event goers.
April 24, 2023
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