Fireworks will light up the Toronto skyline this weekend for the third annual Diwali Festival of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square.

Attendees can expect live performances, authentic street eats, clothing and jewellery vendors, and a designated area for kids to play games. A fireworks grand finale will launch from the iconic downtown towers and the Nathan Phillips Square podium.

The two-day weekend event is free to attend and will begin at noon, running until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 p.m. on Sunday.

A variety of live performances are expected, featuring classical dances such as Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Garba, and Odissi, including Diwali-themed theatrical skits and storytelling.

This year’s theme for the festival is “Where East meets West” which symbolizes the fusion of two cultures.

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