People, Power, & the Park

Dates: September 22 – September 25, 2022

Location: Allan Gardens, 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5

Open To: Everyone

Contact: [email protected]

Overview: From September 22 to 25, join us for People, Power, & the Park, a free four-day festival celebrating Allan Gardens’ history as a vital and valued gathering place in Toronto!

Allan Gardens has been home to Indigenous peoples for millennia and, for over 125 years, has welcomed communities from a broad spectrum, from suffragists and poets to environmental and anti-poverty activists. Through art and celebratory activities, People, Power, and the Park will pay tribute to Allan Gardens’ history as a site of rallies, festivals, protests and dialogues!

People, Power, & the Park is a part of Imagine the Park, external link, an ongoing programme of events presented in and around Allan Gardens by the Office of Social Innovation, Toronto Metropolitan University, in partnership with community stakeholders.

Accessibility: The art installations and festival events will all take place outdoors at Allan Gardens Park (160 Gerrard St. East). The park is made up of grass, cement and gravel pathways. The conditions of the park will be weather dependent. Porta Potties will also be available for use.

ASL interpretation will also be available for speaking portions of the event, including the opening ceremony and poetry readings.

We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all community members. If we require additional accommodations to ensure your participation, please email [email protected]. We ask that any accommodation requests be made within 10 business days of the event.