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Celebrating 20 years of Salsa in Toronto

THIS WEEKEND at the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival

Sat. July 6th & Sun. July 7th

NOTICE OF WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURE

St. Clair Ave. West between Winona Dr. & Christie St.

  • Sat. July 6 from 8AM to Sun. July 7 at Midnight
  • St. Clair Ave. West – Hillcrest BIA Village

Festival Hours:

  • Saturday, July 6 – Noon to 10:30PM
  • Sunday, July 7 – Noon to 8:30PM

(Toronto, ON – July 4, 2024) – The countdown is on to Canada’s largest Latin-themed street dance party of the year! The award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates 20 years this weekend at the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, on Saturday July 6th & Sunday July 7th.

Where culture meets community, the annual street festival takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village BIA transforming St. Clair Ave West (between Winona Dr. and Christie St.) into the ultimate Latin fiesta for all Canadians to enjoy!

Festival Highlights include:

The Fiesta Parade (Presented by Mucho Burrito)

Saturday, July 6 and Sunday July 7 at 12:30PM

The anniversary celebrations kick off with the festival parade showcasing cultural performances from over a dozen countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, among others. 

Toronto's Political Salsa Showdown

Saturday, July 6 at 3:30P – TD Mainstage

Get ready to witness a fusion of politics and passion as political figures set aside their business suits and dust off their dancing shoes. Special VIP guest appearances include Toronto’s Mayor, Olivia Chow taking part in a Salsa showdown hosted by festival ambassador and TLN Media Group personality Camila Gonzalez.

Non-Stop Music and Dance Performances at Two Festival Stages

Over 350 Canadian and international artists will light up the TD Canada, and El Gaucho festival stages featuring some of the best Latin musicians in the world. Performers include a captivating Samba presentation by Dance Migration featuring the renowned "King of Samba" Carlinhos Salgueiro, Puerto Rican award-winning vocalist Max Rosado, dynamic Cuban musician Marta Elena all the way from Havana, and for the first time ever, experience the pulsating rhythms of Batucada Carioca and Berimbalada by Capoeira Bamba, straight from Rio de Janeiro, just to name a few! 

Dancing In The Streets

Experience the non-stop entertainment at the dance hot spots throughout the festival featuring DJ Gio and Los Salsomanos, Soul2Sole Latin Dance Company, Steps Dance Studio, ShumdeSalsa and more. 

Culinary Delights

Indulge in an array of authentic Latin cuisines from across the world, with specialty offerings from Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

Festival ambassadors Camila Gonzalez, Ivan Wanis Ruiz, and Renzo Garcia are also Salsa-ready for the ultimate salsa dance party and invite all Canadians to join the party! 

Join us this weekend as we celebrate 20 years of Salsa in Toronto!

Visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, contest giveaways, and more! 

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Latin culture in Canada. 

 

Get ready to #KeepDancingCanada …It’s going to be ¡Caliente!

For more information contact:

Bruna Aloe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

416.802.7561 | [email protected]  


About TD Salsa In Toronto

Celebrating 20 years of Salsa in Toronto, Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration showcases the 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! 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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture.www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship

TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident - not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit www.td.com/thereadycommitment

TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival Celebrates 20 years! 


The countdown is on to Canada’s Largest Latin Themed Street Festival July 6 & 7 



(Toronto, ON – JUNE 27, 2024) – Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America as Canada’s largest Latin-themed street festival, the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair, returns to Toronto’s Hillcrest Village on July 6 and 7. This year marks the festival's 20th anniversary, promising an electrifying celebration of music, authentic cuisine, family entertainment, and of course non-stop dancing!


TD Salsa on St. Clair is the pinnacle of the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival. The award-winning festival is not just an event - it's an immersive experience where visitors are part of the entertainment and attendees are transported into a colourful and bustling celebration of Latin culture along St. Clair Ave West (Between Winona Dr. and Christie St.). 

As Canada’s favourite Latin-themed street dance party, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival returns with a stellar lineup presented by Jackpot City.

What to Expect: 

  • Music: Over 350 Canadian and international artists will light up the TD Canada, and El Gaucho festival stages featuring some of the best Latin musicians in the world. From Salsa and Merengue to Bachata and Samba, there will be a variety of music genres for everyone to enjoy.
  • Performers include: a captivating Samba presentation by Dance Migration featuring the renowned "King of Samba" Carlinhos Salgueiro, Puerto Rican award-winning vocalist Max Rosado, dynamic Cuban musician Marta Elena all the way from Havana, and for the first time ever, experience the pulsating rhythms of Batucada Carioca and Berimbalada by Capoeira Bamba, straight from Rio de Janeiro, just to name a few! 
  • Fiesta Parade: Presented by Mucho Burrito, the festival parade will showcase cultural performances from over a dozen countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, among others. 
  • Dance Hot Spots: Dive into non-stop dancing with DJ Gio and Los Salsomanos, Soul2Sole Latin Dance Company, Steps Dance Studio, ShumdeSalsa and more at the festival’s four Dance Hot Spots, ensuring every attendee can salsa the night away. 
  • Dance Performances: The festival will also feature colourful dance performances by Puro Mexico Ballet, Yambeque, Abanico, Inspiracion Latina, Estampa Peruana, and Salsa & Sabor.  
  • Culinary Delights: Indulge in an array of authentic Latin cuisines from across the world, with specialty offerings from Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival month-long celebrations and activities are now in full swing, with the FREE dance lessons all over the GTA and surrounding areas,Salsa on Market Street in the heart of Toronto's Old Town brings non-stop street dancing to the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood,

TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program that continues until Sunday, July 7th, and the VIBRANTE Fine Art Exhibition on display at the Little Egg Gallery until July 11th.   

Festival ambassadors Camila Gonzalez, Ivan Wanis Ruiz, and Renzo Garcia are also Salsa-ready for the ultimate salsa dance party and invite all Canadians to join them! 

The hottest fiesta of the year is almost here - visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, contest giveaways, and more! 

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Latin culture in Canada. 

Get your dancing shoes ready…It’s going to be CALIENTE!


For more information contact:

Bruna Aloe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

416.802.7561 | [email protected]  


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About TD Salsa In Toronto  

Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the 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! 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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org 

 About TD Global Corporate Citizenship  

"Festivals like TD Salsa in Toronto and TD Salsa on St. Clair Street help bring people together to experience the vibrancy and diversity of our communities. Through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, we're proud to support equity-focused cultural events that create opportunities for people to connect and provide a platform to highlight the unique and diverse talent that makes up our local communities." – Robyn Small, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group. 

 About TLN Television

TLN is Canada’s multiculturally rich English-language TV Channel. Uniting cultures through shared experiences, colourful personalities take us on adventures abroad & at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials & live international soccer & that’s our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of Canadians. TLN TV is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast. www.tln.ca  



Celebrating 20 Years of the Award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival

2024 Milestone Lineup Unveiled and Countdown to the

Highly Anticipated FREE TD Salsa at St. Clair Street Festival is on!

(Toronto, ON – JUNE 6, 2024) Get ready to #keepdancingcanada! The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) has unveiled the lineup for the 20th anniversary of Canada’s largest Latin-themed festival at its VIP Launch Party. The Award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, transported guests to a tropical paradise at the Sheraton Hotel Waterfall Garden for an evening of authentic flavours, music, dance, and celebration where festival ambassador Camila Gonzalez announced exciting 2024 highlights.




The celebratory 20th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival lineup is bigger and better than ever and features a jam-packed calendar of events leading up to the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival on Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th, 2024. The festivities transform the city into the ultimate summer Latin fiesta featuring an international calibre of Latin music, art showcases, Latin eats, mucho dancing, and fun for the entire familia. 

New Additions to Celebrate 20 Years of TD Salsa in Toronto:

  • Salsa Tremblant: Salsa is expanding into Quebec with its new affiliate event in Mont Tremblant from August 23-25, bringing the Latin culture to Pedestrian village.
  • Salsa on Market Street: Three Sundays of Salsa dancing in the heart of Toronto’s Old Town (June 18, July 28, August 18) bringing the Latin flair to the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood.
  • Salsa Ambassador Search: A nationwide casting call to find the next face of the festival, in collaboration with media partners TLN TV and Univision Canada. The year-long campaign will culminate in the announcement of the new Ambassador for the 2025 festival. The audition stage is now open and accepting entries. Visit salsaintoronto.com/search for more details.

Returning Festival Favourites Include:

  • Vibrante Art Exhibition: Featuring local Latino artwork at the Little EGG Gallery featuring local artwork created by up-and-coming Latino artists ages 0-18.
  • Free Dance Lessons: Expanded to more locations across Southern Ontario.
  • TD Salsa at Blue Mountain: Collingwood heats up from June 21-23.
  • Salsa Afterparties: July 6 and 7 at the El Mocambo, one of Canada's most iconic music venues.
  • Salsa for Seniors: Dance lessons for Salsa lovers of all ages at Sorrento Retirement Residence and Toronto’s Columbus Centre.
  • TD Welcome to Canada Literacy Program: A series of pop-up events throughout the summer including at TD Salsa at Blue Mountain and TD Salsa on St. Clair.
  • TD Salsa on St. Clair: The crown jewel of the festival, the 20th edition of the highly anticipated TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival on the weekend of July 6th and 7th.

Stretching from Winona Dr. to Christie St., the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival takes over Hillcrest Village in the heart of mid-town Toronto and transforms the city into the hottest multicultural celebration of the year. From Churros to Paella, the street festival features the best in authentic Latin flavours with over 35 local food vendors for attendees to indulge in the hottest dishes from more than 15 Hispanic countries across the globe. Enjoy LIVE performances from 350+ performers showcased in the Jackpot City Festival Lineup including weekend headliners and crowd-favourites Carlinhos Salgueiro, Leonardo Garcia & Son Horizonte, Max Rosado, and more.

Take in the colourful folkloric performances during the Fiesta Parade Presented By Mucho Burrito. And with over 25 dance instructors across the festival footprint, it’s no wonder hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors alike attend the festival year after year for the country’s biggest street dance party.

TD Salsa on St. Clair will be hosted by a vibrant team of festival ambassadors including TLN Media Group personality, Camila Gonzalez and Special Events Hosts, Ivan Wanis Ruiz and Renzo Garcia.


"Festivals like TD Salsa in Toronto and TD Salsa on St. Clair Street help bring people together to experience the vibrancy and diversity of our communities. Through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, we're proud to support equity-focused cultural events that create opportunities for people to connect and provide a platform to highlight the unique and diverse talent that makes up our local communities." – Robyn Small, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group.

"As a proud founder of the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the milestone 20th edition,” states Aldo Di Felice, President of TLN Media Group. “Celebrating 40 years as Canada's most influential multicultural media company, TLN Media Group is committed to uniting Canadians through shared experiences, and what better way to celebrate our milestone anniversary than with Canada’s biggest Latin street party! The popularity of the nationally recognized TD Salsa in Toronto Festival over the last two decades is a testament to the growth of Canada's diverse Latin community and the country’s over 1.7 million Spanish speakers."*

Watch video highlights here: TD Salsa In Toronto Festival 2024 Launch Party - Salsa in Toronto

Follow @salsaintoronto or visit salsaintoronto.com for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, contest giveaways, and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Get your dancing shoes ready…It’s going to be ¡Caliente!

For more info contact: Karen Bautista | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 647.885.3366 | [email protected]

*Source: Vividata SCC | Study of the Canadian Consumer Winter 2024*


About TD Salsa In Toronto

Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the 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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship

TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident - not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit www.td.com/thereadycommitment.

About TLN Media Group

Celebrating 40 years of service, the TLN Media Group organization brands inform and entertain millions of Canadians.

Since launching in 1984, the original ethnic TV channel “Telelatino” has expanded to become a multichannel operator TLN Media Group, and Canada’s most influential multicultural media company.

TLN Media Group is an independent, immigrant-owned organization dedicated to connecting communities through storytelling and shared experiences. As a multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group selects, curates, produces, and commissions unique and culturally significant TV and digital content distributed in Canada and worldwide.

TLN TV, the original flagship channel has evolved into a mainstream-friendly destination providing multiculturally rich content. TLN Media Group also operates Canada’s most widely available multilingual TV channels led by top Italian language services Mediaset Italia Canada and TGCOM24 news network , as well as Spanish language leader Univision Canada. Additional TV channels include Canada’s first and only Heritage language channels for kids, Telebimbi (Italian) and Teleniños (Spanish), bringing well-known Canadian-made kids shows to families nationwide; and EuroWorld Sport TV, a channel dedicated to sports fandom.

TLN Media Group has also produced and promoted many cultural events and festivals, the most widely recognized of which is the annual TD Salsa in Toronto/Salsa on St. Clair summer festival and street party.

Whether in Italian, Spanish, English and other languages, TLN has played a key role in the development of the national multicultural media landscape.

More info at www.tln.ca



..TLN Television...............


2023 TD Salsa on St. Clair is just a few days away and we are excited to invite all of Toronto to join the festivities going on all weekend long!


..Univision Canada.........


Clair 2023 y estamos encantados de invitar a todo Toronto a unirse a las celebraciones que tendrán lugar durante todo el fin de semana.


..BlogTO...........................


"With Toronto being home to the largest Latino population in Canada, you'll find delicacies from all around Central and South America"


..Curiocity........................


"Mark your calendars because on July 8th and 9th, a portion of St. Clair will transform into the ultimate hub for all things Latino. We’re talking food, drinks, performances, and of course, music!"


..CBC.............................m


"CBC Toronto is a proud partner of Canada's hottest salsa party featuring an international caliber of Latin music, authentic cuisine, and a fiesta for lovers of all Latino culture that attracts approximately 300,000 salsa lovers every year"


..Destination Toronto........


"For two days out of the year, Toronto’s Midtown district thrums with clave beats and congas during an epic fiesta. Experience Toronto’s multicultural flair for yourself at the TD Salsa In Toronto Festival"


..The Toronto Star.........


"A partnership with TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, the juried exhibition features media of all types - created by artists as young as four up to 17 years old, that speaks to the spirited colours of the Latin diaspora."


TD SALSA ON ST. CLAIR | JULY 8 & 9

Get ready to spice up your summer in the most vibrant way possible! In just 10 days, on July 8 & 9, the streets of St. Clair will come alive with the infectious rhythms of salsa, the mesmerizing dance moves, and the tantalizing flavours of Latin cuisine at the 19th annual TD Salsa on St Clair Street Festival!

Mark your calendars and prepare for a sizzling celebration of Latin culture right in the heart of the city. This festival promises to be bigger, bolder, and hotter than ever before, with an incredible lineup of local and international performers, the coulourful TLN Fiesta Parade, mouthwatering food vendors from all corners of the Latin world and non-stop dancing!

Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the pulsating beats, feel the heat of the dance floor, and indulge in the finest tastes of salsa. Whether you're a seasoned salsa pro or simply looking to ignite your passion for Latin culture, this festival is the ultimate destination for a fiesta you won't forget!

So gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and join us as we countdown the days to the spectacular TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival. 

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NOTICE OF WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURE
St. Clair Ave. West between Winona Dr. & Christie St.

18th Annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival Takes over Midtown Toronto

Road Closure:
Sat. July 9, 2022, from 8AM to Sun. July 10, 2022, at 11PM
St. Clair Ave. West – Hillcrest BIA Village
Between Winona Dr. and Christie St. (West of Bathurst St.)

Festival Hours:
Saturday, July 9, 2022 – Noon to 10:30PM
Sunday, July 10, 2022 – Noon to 8:30PM

(Toronto, ON –  JULY 8, 2022) – The weather this weekend is going to be caliente with a chance of churros as the FREE 18th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival returns IN-PERSON to celebrate all things Latino! St. Clair Avenue West will be closed from Winona Drive to Christie Street on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 8am to Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 11pm.

Admission is FREE, so join salsa lovers from near and far for a jam-packed weekend of colorful performances, dance lessons, authentic Latin cuisine, children’s entertainment, and non-stop dancing!

TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival: July 9 and 10 is part of the month-long TD Salsa in Toronto Festival.

For a full calendar of TD Salsa in Toronto Festival events and the FREE LIVE STREAM go to SalsainToronto.com

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival and TD Salsa on St. Clair are produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization.

 

For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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!  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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture.
www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident – not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit
www.td.com/thereadycommitment.

About TLN Television TLN is Canada’s multiculturally rich English-language TV Channel. Uniting cultures through shared experiences, colourful personalities take us on adventures abroad & at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials & live international soccer & that’s our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of Canadians. TLN TV is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.
www.tln.ca

(Toronto, ON – JULY 6, 2022) – The wait is almost over as the 18th edition of the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival is fast approaching and we are only days away from the ultimate Salsa dance party! Canada’s largest celebration of Latin culture, TD Salsa on St. Clair is happening this Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th on St. Clair Ave West.  And this year, Canada and beyond will have the opportunity to enjoy and take part in the festivities through the FREE LIVE STREAM online at salsaintoronto.ca

TD Salsa in Toronto is exited for the IN-PERSON return of the biggest salsa festival in the city, featuring an authentic latin food market for everyone to indulge, nearly 350 performers, over 30 dance instructors, and dance hot spots throughout the festival for non-stop dancing all weekend long!

This year’s festival lineup features artists and performers from all over Latin America bringing the heat and passion of their roots. Performers include, Puerto Rican influenced Orchestra, La Borinqueña, Venezuelan singer, Ricardo Barboza, Son D’Aqui Orchestra brining the salsa swing, Viva Mexico Mariachi with authentic rancheras, and debuting at the TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival, Montreal based, Tribu Kumbe presenting traditional dances Mapale and Cumbia from Colombia, among many more.

Special VIP guest appearances include Toronto Mayor, John Tory taking part in his annual Salsa dance lesson with host Camila Gonzalez.

And because nothing says summer like salsa and non-stop dancing, TD Salsa on St. Clair partying continues at the iconic Lula Lounge as the OFFICIAL Before & After party spot!

Dust off your dancing shoes and #KeepDancingCanada at the hottest l salsa party of the year at the 18th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival.

Stay up to date and register for our We Are Salsa newsletter and follow us at @salsaintoronto for all the latest event updates, contest, announcements, and for more information on this year’s FREE LIVE stream, visit salsaintoronto.com, visit salsaintoronto.com

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The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

 

For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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!  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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture.
www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident – not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit
www.td.com/thereadycommitment.

About TLN Television TLN is Canada’s multiculturally rich English-language TV Channel. Uniting cultures through shared experiences, colourful personalities take us on adventures abroad & at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials & live international soccer & that’s our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of Canadians. TLN TV is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.
www.tln.ca

(Toronto, ON – JUNE 30, 2022) – The COUNTDOWN is officially on to our favourite summer salsa street party with one week to go until Canada’s largest celebration of Latin Culture on Sat, July 9th & Sun, July 10th. The FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival will take over the Hillcrest BIA Village and transform mid-town Toronto (St Clair Ave West between Winona Dr. and Christie St.) into the weekend hot spot! Celebrate everything Latino with a jam-packed weekend of authentic cuisine, FREE dance lessons, Live music, colourful folklore performances, and entertainment for the entire familia.

As Canada’s favourite Latin-themed street dance party, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival returns with a stellar lineup of over 350 Canadian and international music/dance artists featuring new and returning crowd favourites.  Performers include Marta Elena brining the rhythms of Havana to Toronto, Montreal Latin icon Lu Jayan y Su Clan Latino, and “the bad boys of Salsa” Salseros with Attitude. Also performing is Dance Migration with the electrifying Brazilian Samba, Salsa Explosion Kids Troupe’ all the way from Winnipeg, and urban Latin group Papaya Sound Experience, Latin Swing Orchestra, and Bachata Swing Toronto. And for the first time ever, don’t miss Batucada Carioca and Berimbalada performances from Capoeira Bamba bringing Rio de Janeiro to St. Clair Ave West.

Plus take in the vibrant ‘La Fiesta’ Parade showcasing over a dozen countries and their traditional performances from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia, El Salvador, and many more.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival month-long celebrations and activities are now in full swing, with the FREE dance lessons all over the GTA and surrounding areas, the TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program

that continues until Sunday, July 10th, and the BONITA Fine Art Exhibition on display at the Art of Emotions Gallery until July 15th.

Hosts Camila Gonzalez, Ivan Wanis Ruiz, and Renzo Garcia are also Salsa-ready for the IN-PERSON return of the ultimate salsa dance party and invite all Canadians to join them for the best in Latin musical performances, dance, visual art, and culture!

And after two successful virtual festivals, TD Salsa in Toronto will also feature a FREE LIVE STREAM of the festival main stage on the Salsa in Toronto website for viewers at home.

The hottest fiesta of the year is almost here so visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, the LIVE stream, contest giveaways, and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Get your dancing shoes ready…It’s going to be ¡Caliente!                                                          Click Here For Media Accreditation

 

For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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!  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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture.
www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident – not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit
www.td.com/thereadycommitment.

About TLN Television TLN is Canada’s multiculturally rich English-language TV Channel. Uniting cultures through shared experiences, colourful personalities take us on adventures abroad & at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials & live international soccer & that’s our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of Canadians. TLN TV is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.
www.tln.ca

(Toronto, ON – JUNE 17, 2022) Get ready to #keepdancingcanada as The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) organization announces the in-person return of the award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival. The two month-long festivities kick off in June and feature mucho food, music, art, culture, and of course dancing, transforming the city into the ultimate Latin fiesta, all culminating in the 18th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival on Sat. July 9th & Sun. July 10th.

The anticipated in-person return of the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival after two successful virtual editions features a jam-packed lineup of events throughout the GTA and surrounding areas celebrating Latin Culture in Canada.  Highlights include the BONITA Latin art exhibition at the Art of Emotions Gallery which features nearly 40 local Hispanic Visual Artists; in addition to Salsa Before and After parties at Lula Lounge, and FREE dance lessons across the GTA, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Halton Regions all in preparation for the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival Weekend on July 9th & 10th!

Canada’s favourite Latin street party is back to heat up the summer! Celebrating its 18th edition, the annual FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village transforming a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West (from Winona Dr. to Christie St.) into Canada’s biggest salsa party! The festival showcases an international calibre of Latin music, non-stop dancing in the streets, Latin foods, and fun for the entire familia! PLUS, for the first year ever, Canadians from coast-to-coast can join in on the party with a LIVE stream of the festival mainstage festivities all weekend long on salsaintoronto.com.

Come prepared to indulge in the best Latin foodie tour with an authentic marketplace of over 35 food vendors. Enjoy LIVE music from over 350 performers including our youngest stars, Salsa Explosion kids’ troupe, directly from Winnipeg and Colombian Afro-Caribbean dance group Tribu Kumbé straight from Montreal. Take in the colourful folkloric performances during the La Fiesta Parade, and don’t forget your dancing shoes with over 30 instructors at dance hotspots throughout the festival for non-stop partying all weekend long!

TD Salsa on St. Clair will be hosted by a vibrant team of festival ambassadors including TLN TV Host Camila Gonzalez; Special Events Host, Ivan Wanis Ruiz; and TV Host & Personality, Renzo Garcia. Plus, catch award-winning journalist and CBC Anchor, Dwight Drummond and CBC Toronto Reporter, Lorenda Reddekopp on the festival mainstage on July 9th.

“At TD, we believe when people are connected, good things can happen. That’s why we’re proud to support Salsa on St. Clair through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, to help bring people together to experience the vibrancy and diversity of our communities. This year’s festival sets the stage for connection, helping to foster a sense of belonging through the shared passion of music, food, dance and culture.” – Said Amy Hanen, Associate Vice President, Social Impact, TD Bank Group.

“As Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, TLN Media Group is proud to be the official festival media partner of TD Salsa in Toronto since its inception in 2005,” states, Aldo Di Felice, TLN Media Group President. “TD Salsa in Toronto and TD Salsa on St. Clair are perfect examples of our nearly 40-year commitment to connecting cultures through television and storytelling. The two-day festival started as a local event and now in its 18th year has grown into a nationally recognized celebration.  We couldn’t be more thrilled to give everyone a reason to #keepdancingcanada this summer!”

“Dedicated to celebrating Canada’s rich diversity and the contributions of its various multicultural communities, the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project is proud to contribute to Canada’s rich multicultural traditions by showcasing those enjoyed by the country’s over 1.5 million Spanish speakers* and lovers of the Latin culture”, states Camila Gonzalez, CSFP Spokesperson.

Don’t miss a salsa beat! Visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, the LIVE stream, contest giveaways, and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Get your dancing shoes ready…It’s going to be ¡Caliente!

 

For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

* Source: Vividata Spring 2021 SCC All Respondents [14+] Non-official Languages Spoken Conversationally (Weighted)

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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!  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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture.
www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

About TD Global Corporate Citizenship TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident – not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit
www.td.com/thereadycommitment.

About TLN Television TLN is Canada’s multiculturally rich English-language TV Channel. Uniting cultures through shared experiences, colourful personalities take us on adventures abroad & at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials & live international soccer & that’s our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of Canadians. TLN TV is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.
www.tln.ca

(TORONTO, ON) July 8, 2021 – The wait is officially over with the 17th Annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival fast approaching, and only two days to go before the ultimate dance party! Canada’s largest celebration of Latin culture happens this Saturday July 10th at 4P/et and Sunday July 11th at 1P/et on TLN TV and streamed online at tln.ca, with the hottest lineup in festival history of Latin music, dance, art, food, and culture.

As much as we miss dancing together on the street of St. Clair Avenue West, it would not be summer in the city without the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, so we brought the dancing right into your living rooms! Be part of this interactive salsa party with virtual dance lessons throughout the broadcast that will have everyone up on their feet!

This year’s lineup features nearly 100 artists and performers including: Montreal’s Lengaia Salsa Brava, Toronto’s own Marta Elena y su Orchestra, Salsa Explosion Kids of Winnipeg Manitoba, multi-World Salsa Champions Adriano Leropoli & Samantha Scali of Montreal and many more. Plus special appearances by Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Pedro Capo, Juno Award-winning musical group OKAN, and iHeart Radio Music Award- winning reggaeton sensation Manuel Turizo.

The lineup also includes special guest appearance by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as Toronto Mayor John Tory taking part in his annual Salsa dance lesson with host Camila Gonzalez!

And because nothing says summer like salsa and soccer, TD Salsa in Toronto and TLN TV have wrapped it all up in one jam-packed Latin Fiesta for all of Canada to enjoy. Join us for the Official TD Salsa in Toronto Afterparty at 8P/et on TLN TV as Argentina faces off against Brazil in the Copa America Final!

Dust off your dancing shoes and #KeepDancingCanada at the hottest virtual salsa party of the year at the 17th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival.

Exclusive TV broadcast: Saturday, July 10th at 4P/et on TLN TV and streamed online at tln.ca. Encore broadcast: Sunday, July 11th at 1P/et.

Don’t miss a salsa beat – register for our Mas Salsa Club newsletter and follow us at @salsaintoronto for all the latest event updates and announcements.

For more information on this year’s virtual TV broadcast and digital stream, visit salsaintoronto.com and tln.ca.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

For more information contact:

Monica Dafoe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | [email protected] | 647.632.342

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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! | 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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. | www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

(TORONTO, ON) June 25, 2021 – The countdown is officially on to our favourite summer salsa dance party with only two weeks to go until the 17th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival! Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the events sector, the ultimate Latin fiesta of the year continues virtually with the support of longstanding partners TD Bank Group and TLN TV, bringing the magic of Salsa into the homes of millions of Canadians. Be sure to tune in to the special TV event that is broadcast exclusively on TLN TV and streamed online on tln.ca, Saturday July 10th at 4P/et and Sunday July 11th at 1P/et.

Continuing with the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival tradition of non-stop dancing in the streets, we are thrilled to bring the party into the homes of Canadians from coast to coast, featuring a wide variety of dancers and dance schools to ensure that you don’t miss a Salsa beat! This year, the festival is proud to feature some of the youngest Salseros in festival history, sharing performances from Salsa Explosion Kids. Founded by Pro Am World Salsa Champion Ana Lopez in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Salsa Explosion Kids are a well-known and successful local dance school who have won multiple gold medals in solo, couple, and team categories at the 2019 and 2020 Canadian Salsa and Bachata Congress. The salsa dance party would not be complete without an appearance from multi-World Salsa Champions Adriano Leropoli & Samantha Scali of Montreal, Quebec. Adriano and Samantha are the first Canadian partners to have won a world title in the Professional Salsa On2 division, placing first at the 2017, 2018, and 2019 World Salsa Summit. The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is incredibly proud to share the talents of Salseros of all ages and experience levels at this year’s festival.

As the Festival soon approaches, TD Salsa in Toronto’s #KeepDancingCanada campaign is in full swing as the many performers and participants of the 2021 edition are busy sharing micro segments on what Salsa means to them across social and digital media platforms. Keep an eye out for these extra special segments on the national broadcast and stream July 10th and 11th .

The month-long celebrations and activities are now well underway, with the Mas Salsa Live Lessons series on Facebook Live running every Wednesday until June 30th, and the TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program that continues until Sunday July 11th.

Hosts Camila Gonzalez and Ivan Wanis Ruiz are also Salsa-ready for the ultimate virtual fiesta of the year and invite all Canadians to join them for the best in Latin musical performances, dance, visual art, and culture! Join the party Saturday July 10th at 4P on TLN TV and streamed online on tln.ca.

Plus catch the TD Salsa in Toronto official afterparty at 8P/et on TLN as the new Copa America soccer champion is crowned! Don’t miss a beat – register for our Mas Salsa Club newsletter and follow us at @salsaintoronto for all the latest event updates, artist announcements and contest giveaways.

For more information on this year’s virtual festival lineup, visit www.salsaintoronto.com.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

For more information contact:

Monica Dafoe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | [email protected] | 647.632.342

 

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx 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! | 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 TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. | www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org