Workshops - July 26 to August 1
Fire Parade - Friday, August 1, 8:30pm
Each summer Shadowland holds a free community arts residency and performance on the beautiful Ward’s Island, situated in the Toronto Island Park. Shadowland presents a fun-filled week of art-making workshops, music and performance activities for all-ages.
On August 1, participants, artists and community join together for 38th Annual Ward’s Island Fire Parade, a magical celebration of light and community.
Shadowland welcomes artists and community members to join together over the residency week to create lanterns, puppets and more. We also invite workshop participants to the Fire Parade Show Rehearsal on July 31 (7pm) and again for the Ward’s Island Fire Parade on August 1 (8:30pm).​​
Join us for one or many of the workshops and activities outlined below.
Come often and stay a while. Bring friends and family. Have a picnic.
Enjoy Toronto’s favourite arts-filled summer event located in Toronto's best park!
Workshops & Performances SCHEDULE - July 26 to August 1
FREE! All-ages and abilities are welcome!
Daily Open Workshops
Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, 10am to 6pm
Come for the entire day or part of a day!
Register here
Lantern-Making Workshops
Saturday July 26, 2-5pm and Tuesday July 29, 7-9pm
Please arrive on time for the start of these workshops.
Register here
A’Rhythmics Band Practice
Wednesday July 30, 7pm
Bring an instrument to join the community band.
Register here
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Workshops & Band Practice Location: Top of Ward's Field, Ward’s Island, Toronto (150m ahead from the Ward's Ferry Dock)
Children under 10 must be accompanied at the workshops
Ferry Schedule here. Travel from the Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street to Ward’s Island.
Any questions? Send us an email
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Fire Parade Show Rehearsal
Thursday July 31, 7pm
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38th Annual Fire Parade Parade
Friday, August 1, 8:30pm
​We kindly request performers, participants and volunteers register for the Rehearsal and Parade here
Additional Volunteer opportunities are outlined below.
Fire Parade Event details and directions are below​​​​
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Friday, August 1, 8:30pm
NEAR Ward’s Island Ferry Dock, Toronto Island
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Join us for an evening of spectacle and lights with puppets, stilt-walkers and live music. As dark falls, join in a lantern-lit parade which will wind along through the community to the beach.
Bring friends and family (and lanterns). Come early to enjoy Ward's Island - swim at the nearby beach and have a picnic.
Drinks, meals, snacks and icecream are available at the nearby Island Cafe
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Directions: From the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock, proceed 100m ahead.
Ferry Schedule here. Travel from the Layton Terminal at the foot of Bay Street to Ward’s Island.​​
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​If you enjoy the Fire Parade and would like to support Shadowland’s arts and youth programming,
we invite you to bring a CASH donation on August 1st, or donate ONLINE here.
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Ward's Island Fire Parade
From 1988 to Now!
Volunteer with Shadowland Theatre @ Ward's Island!
Fire Parade on Friday August 1 : Donation Collectors Needed
Please complete Volunteer Registration form here.
Any questions? Send us an email