In case your on the lookout for one thing enjoyable to do that weekend look no additional than proper right here in Waterloo Area.
Many annual festivals are making their triumphant return.
Right here’s a breakdown of actions to absorb:
Afro Pageant
The biggest celebration of African heritage within the area is going down in Waterloo Park Saturday.
The occasion runs from 12 p.m. till 8 p.m. and can characteristic performances with conventional drumming, afrobeat music, and cultural dancing.
The occasion is totally free to attend, accessible, and household pleasant.
The pageant was created by the African Womens Alliance of Waterloo Area, a nonprofit neighborhood based mostly group that helps new households settling in Waterloo Area.
Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Present
Come hungry and thirsty!
Certainly one of Kitchener’s hottest festivals is again this weekend – the Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Present.
It’s going down at Victoria Park all weekend and admission is free. It runs Saturday from 12 p.m. till 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. till 6 p.m.
Moreover mouth-watering barbeque, there’s a big collection of Ontario craft beer, leisure and even a fun-zone for the children.
Donations to the Meals Financial institution of Waterloo Area are being accepted.
Since 2008, over $100,000 and 17,000 kilos of meals have been raised for the meals financial institution.
Solar Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Pageant
The thirty first Solar Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Pageant started Friday and continues into Saturday and Sunday.
The occasion options free reside concert events that includes all genres of jazz going down at 100 Regina Avenue South.
On Friday the pageant featured performances by Canadian singer-songwriter Laila Biali.
On Saturday, Cuban-Canadian jazz pianist Hilario Duran takes the stage – showcasing his award-winning composing abilities on the piano. His efficiency is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Saturday will get began at 12:30 p.m. with the youth jazz ensemble, adopted by a brand new performer each hour and a half till the tip of the day.
Sunday will characteristic a efficiency by the 2024 juno-nominated Canadian jazz collective Septet.
The occasion has been ongoing since 1999.
