The Taste of Lawrence Festival (TOL) is the brainchild of Michael Thompson, City Councillor in Scarborough Centre Ward 37 where the event is held. Believing the festival would be a good way to build community spirit and raise money for local charities, Councillor Thompson worked with local businessmen Tony Kiriakou and Riyaz Kara of the Wexford Heights BIA to establish and stage the first Taste of Lawrence Festival in 2004. The organizing team, which expected 3,000 visitors, were delighted when than 12,000 attended. Since then, TOL has evolved into one of Toronto's signature events, attracting over 50,000 people from communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. TOL celebrates the cultural diversity of Toronto and the GTA by showcasing the unique cuisine, music, performers, vendors, retailers and community groups. People come for the food, the entertainment, the party atmosphere, and to have a great time with family and friends, making the street festival one of the most colourful and diverse events in the city.
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Attention Midas customers:
Access to Lawrence Ave from Crockford Boulevard will be available for customers of Midas up until the 4pm timeline on July 8th . Upon exiting from business travel East on Lawrence to exit at Birchmount Road. There is to be marshalls at the shute to ensure only customers of Midas or Auto Select who are right next door to allow entry. No other patrons are to have access.
The Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA) is
comprised of many retailers and services. Our goal is to draw
attention to our community that spans from Victoria Park Avenue to Birchmount
Road. We take pride in the vibrancy of our members businesses; the products
and services one finds here that are reflective of our multicultural community.
