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Yonge-Dundas Square Grand Opening
Part of a day to hang out with friends, the Yonge-Dundas
Square opening was an anticipated local public event with
thousands of people showing up. A little boring at times,
but the urban fireworks were impressive. The event went
from 5 to 11pm, but we stayed for the main hours before
and after the opening ceremony from 8 to 10pm.
The Usual Information
- Date: Friday May 30, 2003 - 5 to 11pm
- Place: Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of Toronto
- Method of Travel: Subway
- Weather: Light rain, overcast
- Number of people attending: thousands
- Number of bigots encountered: one
Stuff I remember seeing?
- Bigot: Hag who attempted to ruin my evening.
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Nice, but too long.
- Confetti: Lots of that stuff was tossed around.
- Opening Fireworks: Impressive in an urban centre.
- Mel Lastman: With trademark "noooobody!" move.
- Crazy Drummers: Everywhere. Some in-sync.
- Cirque Sublime Performer: Cool mid-air stuff.
- Korean Dragon: Almost as good as a Chinese one. ;)
- Snow: Can't understand him.
- Tons of people: A lot. Great city spirit.
- The Square itself: Clean, modern design.
YongeDundasSquare2K3 Photos
Additional Information:
Official Yonge-Dundas Square Website
