FREE BBQ + entertainment + ice cream + face painting + community = the perfect way to spend this Saturday!
Rivertowne’s 6th annual community BBQ is coming up on August 15th, from 2pm to 9pm. Last year’s event hosted over 400 families and residents for food and entertainment and this year a broader cross-section of South Riverdale is invited!
There will be no better time for firing up grills and fueling summer fun with delicious food, refreshments and great entertainment! Here are some of the highlights:
- a variety of FREE food including halal & vegetarian options available
- FREE ice cream to the first 100 kids!
- 4-4:30PM Performance by Spice Isle Flambeaux Dancers and Drummers
- FREE Cotton Candy and snow cones
- Kids games and crafts!
- FREE Bicycle repair clinic and bicycle registration
- Community partners on site including City of Toronto, Ralph Thornton Centre, the Riverside Community Garden, the Toronto Police and more!
- DJ playing top 40 tunes all day!
The event is hosted by The Rivertowne Safety 1st Program, a resident collective comprised of Toronto Community Housing fabulous women-leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Rivertowne is a revitalized neighbourhood with a rich history, culture and lots of community involvement in Riverside.
See you on August 15th!
