Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an annual celebration that brings together diverse communities to honor the rich cultural fabric of Canada through music, dance, art, and storytelling. Audiences on The Esplanade are invited to enjoy performances by local and international artists, including vibrant music, dance, and photographic exhibitions. Celebrating Cultures is a chance to reflect on the beauty of diversity, the strength of our communities, and the shared experiences that unite us all.  Celebrated every year, this event is a true reflection of the multicultural spirit that defines Canada.

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Friday, June 27, 2025 | 6PM – 8PM
David Crombie Park | The Esplanade Neighbourhood
 

Jamii presents Joy in the Park on Friday, June 27th at 6pm in David Crombie Park (at Princess and The Esplanade) – a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor celebration of Canada’s Multiculturalism Day filled with live music by Las Ventanas (flamenco style), dance performances by AIM (urban style), creativity with crafts for kids, facepainting, and the return of the second Annual Esplanade Community Potluck!

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As always, this event is free and welcoming of neighbours of all ages – bring a dish to share with us and come enjoy the fun. The artist line-up is breathtaking – you don’t want to miss this rendition of Joy in the Park!

Las Ventanas, led by powerhouse vocalist Tamar Ilana, is a six-piece flamenco-Mediterranean fusion band that will transport audiences with fiery rhythms, rich vocals, and global grooves.
Black in Canada by Artists in Motion (AIM) is a moving dance performance exploring Black Canadian history, resilience, and joy through powerful choreography and spoken word. Crafts for kids will propose to discover prominent Black Canadian figures.

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The young ones will be super excited by facepainting with Linda Epp, surprised by our stilt-walker and host Troy Feldman, enjoy family games with the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, crafts for the young ones by the St. Lawrence Daycare Co-Op, and a delicious BBQ by the St. Lawrence Market. Wait, what? Yes—just come and enjoy the best of The Esplanade community coming together to celebrate summer.

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Excited about our second Annual Esplanade Community Potluck? Visit jamii.ca for potluck FAQs and guidelines.

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About Ventanas: Ventanas is a celebrated Toronto-based band led by Tamar Ilana, blending flamenco, Sephardic, Balkan, and Mediterranean folk music with jazz and pop. Their latest album, AZADI (2024), reflects on life’s freedoms through rich, original compositions. Known for their passionate performances and genre-defying sound, Ventanas has toured internationally and collaborated with many of Canada’s leading artists.
More at ventanasmusic.com | @ventanasmusic

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About Artists in Motion/ Founded by Shameka Blake, AIM is a Black-led multidisciplinary dance company uplifting Black voices and stories through powerful performance.
Black in Canada is a 45-minute dance and spoken word piece that journeys through the past and present experiences of Black Canadians—highlighting oppression, resilience, joy, and excellence with emotional depth and hope.

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This event is part of Jamii and Canadian Stage’s ongoing collaboration to bring accessible, inclusive, and inspiring arts programming to public spaces. Thank you for a wonderful partnership!

This event is supported by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, and Rama Gaming House. Thank you to our community partners St Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, St Lawrence Daycare Co-Op, and St Lawrence Market!

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