Taste of the Danforth facts for kids
The Taste of the Danforth is a huge yearly festival. It happens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The festival takes place in the Greektown part of the city. This area is along Danforth Avenue. It usually lasts for three days in August. This festival was inspired by the "Taste of Chicago" event in the United States.
The Taste of the Danforth is Canada's biggest street festival. It first started in 1993. By 2013, it had been running for 20 years. The festival celebrates Greek food and culture. Many people say the festival has grown a lot over the years.
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This exciting event usually happens on the second weekend of August. In the past, as many as 1.6 million people visited over the three days. About 1.6 kilometers of Danforth Avenue is closed for the festival. This stretch goes from Broadview Avenue past Jones Avenue.
The festival was cancelled in 2020. This was because of rules about large gatherings during the global COVID-19 pandemic. It was also cancelled in 2021 and 2022. The festival was cancelled again in 2024. This was because it became too expensive to organize.
Delicious Greek Food and Fun Activities
The Taste of the Danforth is famous for its amazing food. You can find many Greek dishes there. Some popular choices include pork, chicken, and beef souvlaki. There is also spanakopita, which is a savory pastry. Don't forget loukoumades, which are sweet Greek donuts. You can also try gyros and roast quail.
Many restaurants along Danforth Avenue are open during the festival. You can sit down and enjoy more Greek favorites. These include saganaki, which is a "flaming" cheese dish. Fresh Greek salads are also very popular. Thousands of people come every year to enjoy these tasty foods.
Interactive Fun for Everyone
Besides food, the festival offers many fun activities. You can get your face painted. There are also video games to play. Existing shops and restaurants open their doors to the street. This makes it easy for visitors to explore everything.
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