Scotiabank BuskerFest Announces Their Annual Fire Show 8/28

Scotiabank BuskerFest in support of Epilepsy Toronto is in full swing - rain or shine - and will run daily up to and including August 28 throughout Toronto's St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood.

The 12th annual Scotiabank BuskerFest is bigger and more exciting than ever, with a stellar array of over 100 of the world's best street performers from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States - the most international festival ever with 50% never before been seen at the festival.

Scotiabank BuskerFest offers something for everyone - jaw-dropping acts for audiences of all ages, fabulous music, great activities for kids in Scotiabank BuskerPlay, cool contests, spectacular fire performances, a beer garden, delicious food choices - and just plain fun! Scotiabank BuskerFest is North America's largest festival of its kind.

FRIDAY August 26
12 noon to 11pm is Scotiabank Day throughout St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood
Scotiabank has committed to matching funds raised for Epilepsy Toronto through merchandise sales over the course of the weekend, and the benefit shows listed below, up to a total of $15,000.

o Photo ops abound! See high-flying aerial artists, knife-wielding jugglers, mysterious magicians, comic contortionists, awesome musicians and much more!

9:30pm
The Fire Show at the Scotiabank Stage at Church & Front St.
o The 6th Annual Fire Show showcases the 'hottest' fire performers at the festival. Normally buskers keep the proceeds that they gather after a performance; but, for this special performance and the Finale, all proceeds go to Epilepsy Toronto!

This lavish storm of fiery brilliance features:
Australia's FlameOz, with numbers from their multi-award winning tightly-choreographed, action-packed fire spectacular - fire dancing at it's finest; from the Netherlands, Pyromancer, simply one the world's best firebreathers; and much, much more including Leapin'Louie Litchenstein and Pancho Libre, all hosted by Toronto's own Fireguy!

9:35pm
The Fire Show will be dedicated to the memory of Jack Layton who had many ties to the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, including being a city councillor for it in the early days of his political career - his first elected post.

A 5-minute ceremony honouring him with special guests from the neighbourhood in attendance will take place, including Ward 28 City Councillor Pam McConnell, who will say a few words.

SATURDAY August 27
Festival runs 11am to 11pm throughout St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood
o Photo ops of extraordinary acts abound throughout the area!

SUNDAY August 28
Festival runs 11am to 8pm throughout St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood
o Photo ops of extraordinary acts abound throughout the area!

6:30pm
Grand Finale at the Metro Stage in Berczy Park (near Church & Front St.)
o Scotiabank BuskerFest wraps up with another hot show: the Grande Finale. This Gala performance features a collection of different buskers collaborating and showing off the best of their talents. All proceeds will be graciously donated to Epilepsy Toronto. As well, the winner of this year's Metro People's Choice Award will be awarded to the act that received the most audience votes.

12th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest
Toronto International Street Performers Festival
Thursday, August 25 - Sunday, August 28, 2010
throughout the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood:
Front Street from Jarvis Street to Yonge Street, and all adjacent side streets
Thursday, noon - 10 p.m., Friday, noon - 11 p.m.,
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission is by voluntary donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
www.torontobuskerfest.com www.facebook.com/BuskerFestToronto.

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