The Carassauga Festival of Cultures is Canada's largest multicultural festival, featuring cultural pavilions representing different countries and cultures. The festival takes place annually in Mississauga, Ontario.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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- Various countries bring you the best of food, music, dance, art, and history in a packed 3 day weekend.
- Carassauga Festival offers live entertainment featuring local artists during the festival weekend on 13 stages within our Pavilion locations. Check the website for the Pavilion locations.
- Each pavilion showcases their artistic culture through singers, dancers, and musical bands – allowing visitors to be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the country being represented.
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ADMISSION
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- Your Admission is a Carassuga Passport (Booklet)
- Carassauga Passport (booklet) is for (13 yrs and older)
- Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an Adult Passport holder.
- Your passport (booklet) is your access to delicious foods and vibrant entertainment from cultures around the world.
- A passport (booklet) entitles the visitor to
a) Unlimited visits to all the Cultural Pavilions
b) Access to live performances, various foods, and kids’ activities throughout the Festival weekend.
c) FREE Ridership on all MiWay regularly scheduled bus routes and on special Carassauga buses connecting all the locations during the Festival’s operating hours.
- Your online confirmation must be redeemed in person to receive your admission passport (booklet). You can pick it up at the Carassauga office up to May 22 or during the Festival weekend at their outdoor Information booth located at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Look for the Online Pickup Tent near the bus stops.
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FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
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- Kids Zone is a fun place for families with kids to enjoy various games, rides, and programs.
- Some of the kids' zone features include arts and crafts, face painting, games, and Midway Rides at an additional cost.
- Families will have an opportunity to connect with the recreational and arts exhibitors to learn about the many family programs offered throughout the city.
- The community partners will also be on hand, including the Mississauga Fire Department and Peel Regional Police for meet and greets and safety tips. Families will also get a chance to interact with a full-size fire truck.
- Kids love meeting the Carassauga mascots, Carra and Missi. Kids will have an opportunity to get a photo with them throughout the festival weekend.
- Cultural Kids Zone: At the pavilion locations, kids can visit the cultural kids zone area to learn about the diversity of the city through different cultural activities that are offered by the pavilion groups.
(13 yrs and older)
accompanied by an Adult Passport holder