Celebration Square in Mississauga hosts the Egyptian Coptic Festival this weekend. (Photo: City of Mississauga)
Two very different events, one celebrating a significant annual holiday and the other inviting guests to relive the past, will take place just steps apart in Mississauga this weekend.
Diwali RazzMatazz and Nostalgia Fest Expo are both taking place from Oct. 9 to 11, with the events happening in Mississauga’s downtown core–a place that’s best known for being home to the city’s main entertainment space and one of the province’s busiest shopping centres.
At Mississauga Celebration Square, Diwali RazzMatazz will offer three days of Indian culture, music, food and family entertainment.
Hosted annually by the Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) since 2014, the festival attracts more than 50,000 attendees each year, according to organizers.
Visitors can expect Bollywood performances, live musical concerts, cultural dance showcases and a Diwali Bazaar, along with kids’ activities and rides.
Meanwhile, Nostalgia Fest Expo will take over the Square One Event Hall for three days of trading cards, collectibles, entertainment and nostalgia.
The event will feature a lineup of vendors offering Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!Magic: The Gathering and sports cards, among other trading card games.
The event will also feature toys, figures, anime merchandise and other nostalgic collectibles, along with special guests and celebrity appearances.
A DJ will provide live nostalgia-themed music throughout the weekend, while giveaways, raffles and interactive activities will be offered for visitors.
The event is designed to be family-friendly, with entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages.
With both events taking place in downtown Mississauga during the Thanksgiving long weekend, residents can visit one or make a day of both. Both events are free to enter.
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