FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THIS WEEKEND – The TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival Takes Over Midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village!
NOTICE OF WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURE:
Sat. July 11 from 7:00AM to Sun. July 12 at 11:59PM
St. Clair Ave. West – Hillcrest Village BIA between Winona Dr. & Christie St.
Festival Hours:
Saturday, July 11 – 11AM to 9:30PM
Sunday, July 12 – 11AM to 8:30PM
(Toronto, ON – July 9, 2026) – The countdown is on to Canada’s #1 Latin American cultural celebration of the year! The award-winning Salsa in Toronto Festival’s largest event, the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, is this weekend – July 11th and 12th!
Where culture meets community, the annual street festival takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village BIA, transforming St. Clair Ave West into the ultimate Latin fiesta for all Canadians to enjoy!
Festival Highlights include:
The Fiesta Parade presented by Lenpanada
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at 12:30PM
The celebrations kick off with the festival parade presented by Lenpanada, showcasing cultural performances from over a dozen countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, among others. This year’s parade will open with a special VIP guest, The Hon. Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.
Political Salsa Dance-Off
Saturday, July 11 at 3:30PM – TD Stage
Don’t miss a fusion of politics and passion as political figures set aside their business suits and dust off their dancing shoes in the annual Salsa showdown dance-off hosted by festival ambassador and TLN Media Group personality Jesus Bustamante.
Special VIP guest appearances include:
- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow
- Vince Gasparro, MP for Eglinton–Lawrence and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
- Leslie Church, MP for Toronto–St. Paul’s and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families
- Stephanie Smyth, MPP for Toronto–St. Paul’s
Music and Dance Performances at Two Festival Stages
Over 350 Canadian and international artists will light up the TD Canada and El Gaucho stages. The Jackpot City Festival Lineup showcases a vibrant mix of Latin talent, with weekend headliners including JUNO nominee Andy Rubal and award-winning Latin/tropical artist Yani Borrell. From high-energy live performances to unforgettable rhythms, the festival promises an electrifying experience!
Non-Stop Dancing in the Streets
Show off your dance moves or take in the entertainment at the dance hot spots located throughout the festival, featuring DJ Gio and Los Salsomanos, Soul2Sole Latin Dance Company, Steps Dance Studio, Araguacu and more.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in an array of authentic Latin cuisines from more than 15 Hispanic countries across the globe, including Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, featuring 35 local food vendors.
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The Salsa in Toronto Festival and TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival are founded by TLN Media Group and produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.
For more information contact: Bruna Aloe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | (416) 802-7561 | [email protected]
About Salsa In Toronto
Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates Latino culture through music, dance, art and authentic cuisine. The festivities feature Latin dance and art exhibitions, musical performances, authentic cuisine and non-stop salsa dancing at the biggest Latin fiesta in Canada, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival! www.salsaintoronto.com
About Canadian Salsa Festivals Project
The mandate of the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (“CSFP”) is to develop, produce, support, promote and present ethno-culturally relevant heritage-based works and experiences which elevate public appreciation, understanding and participation in Canada’s rich multicultural traditions. This is a federally incorporated not-for-profit entity and the main organizer of the annual Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music and culture. www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org