Saturday, June 24, 2006

This is one of the busiest weekends in Toronto with so many options, all with a great positive vibe. We have Pride Weekend with the big parade and loads of events (break out the water pistols) , World Cup events (break out the flags and whistles), Broken Social Scene's music festival at the Olympic Island (break out the blankets), The Tragically Hip and The Weakerthans play Fort York (break out the bongs), and Nine Inch Nails and Bauhaus at the Molson Amphitheatre (break out the sunscreen). Add in Pedestrian Sundays in the Kensington Market, Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival starting up, the Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack, and the Toronto International DragonBoat Festival, I don't see how you can stay indoors this weekend. This party is gonna be out of control.

Any one else think the celebrations for the Pride Parade and World Cup victories look remarkably similar? Multi colour flags, whistles, dancing in the street. Ironically, the Pride participants are probably in better shape than most of the World Cup fans.

Of course with every option in Toronto looking super-sweet, I'm going to get out of town and go to Kitchener. One of my best friends is celebrating a birthday with a huge pool party and BBQ. When it comes to social priorities, this is no contest. Slather on the sunscreen, down a frosty beverage, and have a fantastic weekend. Stay classy T.O.

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