Another successful year for Sunfest
As clean-up crews cleared Victoria Park on Monday, organizers are more than happy with this year's turn out.
'Uber drivers were telling us they have never seen Victoria Park this busy,' said Mercedes Caxaj, the co-artistic director of Sunfest. 'We had lots of visitors from the U.S., Quebec, and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).'
This was the 31st year for the festival, which helps bring the community together for four days.
'It's so wonderful to see the community celebrating in an upbeat and free environment,' said Alfredo Caxaj, co-artistic director.
Plans are already in the works for next year's festival, which will get underway starting July 9 – 12, 2026.
'We always have dreams about how we can continue to expand the festival and that has a lot to do with funding and support from government agencies and the City of London,' said Alfredo.
Mercedes said they are always looking at different innovative ways to improve, the event, 'We hope to continue the sustainability of the festival and really just keep going for years to come.'
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